PPG Test (Photoplethysmography)

Smart assessment of peripheral circulation at Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic

Provided by 

Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam

Subspecialist in cardiology and vascular diseases

Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic - Mashhad

What is the PPG test?

PPG, or Photoplethysmography, is a noninvasive, accurate, and advanced method for assessing blood flow and peripheral vascular health.

In this test, sensitive optical sensors measure changes in blood volume in the small vessels of the skin, especially in the fingers and toes, and the function of peripheral circulation is analyzed.

This method is painless, injection-free, radiation-free, and completely safe, providing the physician with valuable information about vascular status.

How is the PPG test performed?
 

At Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic:

• Special optical sensors are placed on the fingers and toes
• Blood flow changes are recorded as precise graphical waveforms
• The data are analyzed by advanced devices
• The final interpretation is performed by Dr. Jahromi-Moghadam

⏱ The test is short, and the patient remains in a completely comfortable position.

What does the PPG test evaluate?

The PPG test provides the physician with the following key information:

• ✅ Quality and strength of peripheral blood flow
• ✅ Presence or absence of vascular blockage or narrowing
• ✅ Bilateral comparison of blood supply to the limbs
• ✅ Evaluation of vascular response to pressure changes
• ✅ Detection of functional and structural vascular disorders

• ✅ Assessment of small vessels (Microvascular Circulation)

  
   

Diagnostic uses of the PPG test

The PPG test plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring the following conditions:

🔹 Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

• Early detection of reduced blood flow to the limbs
• Assessment of the severity of vascular involvement in the legs and arms

🔹 Diabetes and its vascular complications

• Identification of peripheral circulatory impairment before ulcers or serious damage occur
• Monitoring diabetic patients in early stages

🔹 Coldness, numbness, and tingling of the limbs

• Evaluation of the cause of peripheral circulation disorders
• Differentiation of vascular problems from neurologic causes

🔹 Vascular health assessment in high-risk individuals

• High blood pressure
• Cigarette and hookah smoking
• History of heart disease or stroke
• High blood lipids and blood sugar

Advantages of the PPG test compared with traditional methods

✅ Noninvasive and painless

✅ No injection or contrast material needed

✅ No radiation

✅ Suitable for older adults and high-risk patients

✅ Early detection of vascular disorders

✅ A very important complement to ABI and SOT tests

What is the difference between PPG and ABI?

👉 For this reason, at Delban Clinic, the PPG test is often performed as a complementary test or in combination with ABI and SOT to provide a more complete assessment of vascular health.

Who needs a PPG test?

The PPG test is especially recommended for the following people:

• Diabetic patients
   
• People with leg pain while walking
• Those with coldness or paleness of the fingers or toes
• Patients with varicose veins or vascular disease
• People over 40 with cardiovascular risk
• Cardiac patients under specialist care

PPG testing at Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic

At Delban Clinic in Mashhad, PPG testing is performed using:

• Advanced vascular assessment devices
• Current medical standards
• Expert interpretation by Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam

This enables more accurate diagnosis and more confident treatment decision-making for patients.

Why have a PPG test at Delban Clinic?

✅ Cardiovascular and vascular subspecialty expertise

✅ Extensive experience in peripheral vascular disease

✅ Modern and precise equipment

✅ Early diagnosis and prevention of serious complications

✅ A scientific, patient-centered, and smart approach

Book a PPG test appointment

To have a PPG test (Photoplethysmography) and receive a specialized assessment of your peripheral vascular health, you can book an appointment now through Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic.05132042 - 09003204200