Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing 2017 end of year summary: cardiovascular and hemodynamic monitoring

Bernd Saugel1, Karim Bendjelid2, Lester A H Critchley3,4

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany. bernd.saugel@gmx.de.

Insights

This review highlights key 2017 research in hemodynamic monitoring, crucial for optimizing cardiovascular dynamics in critical care and anesthesiology. It covers advancements in monitoring technologies and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Intensive Care Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Hemodynamic monitoring is fundamental for managing cardiovascular dynamics.
  • The Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing (JCMC) publishes vital research in this field.
  • Optimizing hemodynamic parameters is critical in intensive care and anesthesia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review selected influential papers on cardiovascular and hemodynamic monitoring published in JCMC in 2017.
  • To synthesize current research trends and findings in hemodynamic monitoring.
  • To provide insights into advancements in cardiovascular (patho)physiology and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of selected articles from JCMC.
  • Analysis of research published in 2017 focusing on hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Synthesis of findings related to cardiovascular dynamics and monitoring technologies.

Main Results:

  • Identified key advancements in hemodynamic monitoring technologies.
  • Highlighted significant findings in cardiovascular (patho)physiology research.
  • Summarized effective hemodynamic treatment strategies discussed in 2017 publications.

Conclusions:

  • The JCMC serves as a key platform for disseminating critical research in hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Continued research in this area is essential for improving patient outcomes in critical care and anesthesiology.
  • The reviewed papers showcase progress in understanding and managing cardiovascular dynamics.

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