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[Use of a multifunctional catheter for assessing cardiovascular function]
Kardiologiia
|March 1, 1985
Summary
A novel multifunctional catheter allows simultaneous measurement of pressure and flow in cardiac patients. This innovation supports continuous hemodynamic monitoring and computer-assisted cardiac performance assessment during surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular investigation
- Medical device technology
Context:
- 56 cardiac and pulmonary patients studied.
- Utilized a novel multifunctional catheter.
Purpose:
- To introduce a new method for cardiovascular investigation.
- To enable simultaneous measurement of intravascular pressure and liner flow rate.
Summary:
- The multifunctional catheter was successfully employed in 56 patients.
- Simultaneous measurement of intravascular pressure and liner flow rate in large arteries and veins was achieved.
Impact:
- Outlines prospects for continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
- Foundation for a computer monitoring system to assess cardiac performance during surgery.