Implantable Hemodynamic Monitors - 20/08/11

Abstract |
The evaluation and management of volume status in patients with heart failure is a challenge for most clinicians. In addition, such an evaluation is possible only during a personal clinician–patient interface. The ability to acquire hemodynamic data continuously with the help of implanted devices with remote monitoring capability can provide early warning of heart failure decompensation and thus may aid in preventing hospitalizations for heart failure. The data obtained also may improve the understanding of the disease process. It is important for the clinician treating patients who have heart failure to become acquainted with this type of technology and learn to interpret and use these data appropriately. This article reviews the implantable hemodynamics monitors currently available.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Congestive heart failure, Diastolic heart failure, BNP, Implantable monitors, Hypervolemia, Chronicle IHM, CardioMEMS
Plan
Vol 5 - N° 2
P. 261-270 - avril 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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