Cardiac Output Calculation and Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

Conclusions: LVOT area is underestimated with the single- axis 2D method when compared with 3D planimetered area. This results in a CO that is approximately 10% lower with the 2D method.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - March 3, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mario Montealegre-Gallegos, Feroze Mahmood, Khurram Owais, Phillip Hess, Jayant S. Jainandunsing, Robina Matyal Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research