International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 01/May/2018;31(3):282-9.

Accuracy of Impedance Cardiography in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Literature Review

Lucelia dos Santos Silva, Fernanda Faria Reis, Monyque Evelyn Santos Silva, Dalmo Valerio Machado de Lima

DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180008

Introduction

Hemodynamic monitoring of individuals with acute myocardial infarction, for evaluation of progression and prognosis of the patient’s clinical picture, has been studied for years.

The Swan-Ganz catheter is an invasive hemodynamic monitoring measurement, indicated for clinical situations, such as acute heart failure (e.g. acute myocardial infarction, complicated by progressive hypotension or cardiogenic shock); mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction; right ventricular infarction; refractory congestive heart failure; pulmonary hypertension.

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Accuracy of Impedance Cardiography in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Literature Review

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