Imaging techniques to visualize the endothelial glycocalyx

Imaging techniques to visualize the endothelial glycocalyx is the second module of the GlycoCheck Training for healthcare professionals.

After watching this video, test your knowledge with these self-assessment questions:

Q1: Why did red cell content increase in the area of the capillary inside the dotted area that was exposed to bright light that excited the fluorescent dyes inside the capillary?

Q2: What happens to the velocity of red blood cells in the dotted area after damage of the glycocalyx?

Q3: What is the molecular weight of the Dextran labeled molecules that were used to trace glycocalyx volume?

Q4: Name 3 pathogenic challenges that break down and reduce glycocalyx volume

Q5: Why is it so difficult to show an extensive glycocalyx matrix on electron microscopic images?

GlycoCheck is the only system that allows researchers to unravel the mysteries of microcirculation and how its breakdown contributes to the development of various diseases. GlycoCheck is a non-invasive sublingual (under-the-tongue) test that measures red cell velocity in the smallest capillaries, determines the flow dependency of capillary density and glycocalyx properties, and calculates an overall Microvascular Health Score based on 100 million measurements of red cell column width in 100,000 vessels segments.

GlycoCheck is patented in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, and Japan. It is an FDA Registered Class 1 Medical Device that measures and analyzes the endothelial glycocalyx.

More information is available at https://glycocheckpro.com/.