Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Feb 2016
Comparative Study[Validation during exercise of a new device for cardiac output measurement using pulse wave transit time (comparison EsCCO(®) vs. Physioflow(®))].
EsCCO is a novel non-invasive continuous cardiac output monitoring system based on pulse wave transit time already validated at rest. The aim of our study was to compare cardiac output measurements obtained simultaneously by EsCCO(®) (Q˙cOP) and impedance cardiography (Physioflow(®) ; Q˙cIMP), in healthy subjects. ⋯ EsCCO(®) measurements are accurate, reliable and allow a good estimation of cardiac output on healthy subjects. The signal lost observed for high cardiac output levels (>15L/min) can limit its utilization during very high intensity exercise.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Feb 2016
Case Reports[Acute coronary syndrome with impaired left ventricular function in a carbon monoxide poisoning].
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of death by poisoning in France. Neuropsychological symptoms are most common. ⋯ Coronary angiography shows no significant lesion leading to myocardial stunning diagnose. Patients exposed to carbon monoxide must have systematic cardiac evaluation with electrocardiogram and dosage of biomarkers.