Neth Heart J
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To test the validity of using assumed oxygen consumption for Fick cardiac output during administration of epoprostenol. ⋯ Before as well as during administration of epoprostenol, it is justified to use CO values calculated with oxygen consumption according to Bergstra et al. instead of thermodilution CO; CO values calculated with oxygen consumption according to LaFarge and Miettinen show significant underestimation.