Cardiac Output Determination in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension: A Systematic Review

Conclusions: Further studies evaluating the reliability of thermodilution and the consequences of its use in precapillary pulmonary hypertension patients are necessary. No evidence supports the use of indirect Fick in precapillary pulmonary hypertension. The studied noninvasive methods could not be considered interchangeable with invasive methods. A robust methodology should be used to draw sensible conclusions.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research