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Impedence cardiography: a new tool in the treatment of hypertension

    Disease Management Advisor
    |May 10, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    New evidence shows impedance cardiography (ICG) can help physicians identify the causes of high blood pressure (BP). Non-invasive ICG testing is now available for primary care, offering a tool to manage a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Impedance cardiography (ICG) is established for guiding heart failure and shortness of breath treatments.
    • High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the utility of impedance cardiography (ICG) in identifying the root causes of hypertension.
    • To assess the potential of non-invasive ICG in primary care settings for managing BP.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of new evidence supporting ICG's role in diagnosing hypertension.
    • Discussion of available technology for non-invasive ICG in primary care.

    Main Results:

    • Emerging evidence suggests ICG can pinpoint underlying causes of high BP.
    • Technology now permits non-invasive ICG in primary care settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Impedance cardiography offers a new approach to diagnosing hypertension.
    • Non-invasive ICG in primary care could significantly impact the management of a major cardiovascular risk factor.

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