Ambulatory impedance cardiography: a systematic review
Monica J E Parry1, Judith McFetridge-Durdle
1Cardiac Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. parrym@kgh.kari.net
Nursing Research
|July 20, 2006
Summary
Ambulatory impedance cardiography is a valid and reliable tool for assessing cardiac performance during daily activities. Further research is needed for older populations and specific health conditions.
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