Non-invasive measurement of cardiac output by whole-body bio-impedance during dobutamine stress echocardiography: Clinical implications in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and ischemia

Authors:
Gad Cotter, Marina Laitman, Edgar Sucher, Eli Peleg, Edo Kaluski, Ruth Wolf, Zvi Vered

Conclusion:
Measurement of CI by NICaS correlated well with Doppler-derived CI. The calculation of Cpi and TPRI changes
during dobutamine stress may provide important clinical information.

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