Open AccessHemodynamic effects of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation assessed using transthoracic echocardiography
Author(s) -
Shek Yin Au,
Cheuk Ling Lau,
Ka King Chen,
Adrian Cheong,
Ying Tong,
Lip Kiong Chan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular echography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.255
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2347-193X
pISSN - 2211-4122
DOI - 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_53_17
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , hemodynamics , positive pressure ventilation , ventilation (architecture) , noninvasive ventilation , mechanical ventilation , respiratory system , mechanical engineering , engineering
The aim of this study is to measure the effect of positive-pressure ventilation on heart chamber dimensions, left ventricular (LV) systolic function, LV diastolic function, right ventricular (RV) systolic function, and RV pressure using transthoracic echocardiography.