In many parts of Southeast Asia, the demand for preventive diagnostics is high. But in small clinics, patients often pay out of pocket for preventive examinations, including a vascular check. This creates an opportunity to help as many people as possible with fast, delegable vascular diagnostics.
The challenge: High demand
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more prevalent in Southeast Asia than in other regions of the world, as diabetes rates are higher (see our blog article Diabetes and Diabetic Foot: The alarming trend in Middle East and Southeast Asia). Yet it is often detected too late. Reasons include:
- Not included in standard health checks
- Lack of routine screenings
- Limited access to specialized diagnostics
For small clinics, this means providing more care with the resources available – while also staying economically sustainable.
The solution: The 1-Minute Vascular Check
With a fully automated vascular check that takes less than a minute, the workflow changes fundamentally:
- At-risk patients are informed and made aware of the option for vascular screening
- Nurses or medical assistants can perform the checks
- Measurement in 60 seconds
- Results immediately visible:
- Normal → no further indication
- Abnormal → physician follow-up
The key advantage: No special expertise required, easy interpretation, fully standardized process.
Why it works for small clinics
Delegation is the key. Instead of tying up valuable physician time for each screening case, trained nursing staff can handle the entire process. This means:
- More examinations per day
- Shorter waiting times for patients
- Higher device utilization
- Additional revenue per check
More than just a business model
The economic aspect is important – but the real benefit lies in early detection. Patients with undetected circulatory disorders and other cardiovascular diseases can be identified early, before serious complications such as foot ulcers or even amputations occur. This not only improves quality of life but also reduces long-term treatment costs.
Multiparametric certainty
Many clinics still rely solely on the ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index). However, especially in patients with diabetes or medial arterial calcification, this value can be misleading. Systems like AngE™ therefore provide additional TBI (Toe-Brachial Index) and PWI™ (Pulse Wave Index) – delivering more comprehensive and accurate diagnostics.
Conclusion: Small clinics, big impact
In a region where patients often pay for preventive care themselves, the 1-Minute Vascular Check is a win-win solution:
- For clinics: Efficient, delegable, economically attractive
- For patients: Fast, painless, early peace of mind
- For the healthcare system: Prevention instead of costly late-stage treatment
The mission is clear: Vascular prevention should not be a luxury – small clinics can make a big difference.
