Non-invasive assessment of gestational hemodynamics: benefits and limitations of impedance cardiography versus other techniques. (November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Staelens, Anneleen; Tomsin, Kathleen; Grieten, Lars; Oben, Jolien; Mesens, Tinne; Spaanderman, Marc; Jacquemyn, Yves; Gyselaers, Wilfried
• Is Part Of: Expert review of medical devices. Volume 10:Number 6(2013)
• Page Start: 765
• Page End: 779
• Publication Date: 2013-11
• Subjects: bioimpedance -- hemodynamics -- impedance cardiography -- non-invasive -- obstetrics -- pregnancy; Medical instruments and apparatus -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.1586/17434440.2013.853466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-4440

Abstract

To obtain data for maternal stroke volume and cardiac output during pregnancy, it is preferable to use a non-invasive, accurate and reproducible method. In this aspect, impedance cardiography is an excellent technique which is also highly accessible and easy to perform. This paper is a comprehensive review on the published literature about impedance cardiography and highlights the strengths and limitations of its applications in obstetrics.