Open AccessLeft ventricular function can be continuously monitored with an epicardially attached accelerometer sensor
Author(s) -
Stefan Hyler,
Andreas Espinoza,
Helge Skulstad,
Erik Fosse,
Per Steinar Halvorsen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezt653
Subject(s) - esmolol , cardiology , medicine , ejection fraction , accelerometer , stroke volume , cardiac function curve , heart rate , blood pressure , heart failure , physics , quantum mechanics
Preservation of left ventricular (LV) function is crucial for a beneficial outcome in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The present study evaluated a motion sensor (accelerometer) for continuous monitoring of LV performance during changes in global and regional LV function.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom