Impedance
Cardiography
The procedure requires administration of a simple, non-invasive test taking ten
minutes. Electrodes are attached at the top and bottom of the chest. An
undetectable electrical current passes through the chest. Variation in blood
flow volume produces small changes in electrical resistance that are detected
and recorded. The Cardiolert System converts these current fluctuations into a
hemodynamic profile.
A Simple Test
The Cardiolert System employs a proven technology for assessing blood flow (hemodynamics).
The result is a comprehensive hemodynamic evaluation that is critical to
diagnoses and treatment for heart failure.
A sharp drop in hospitalization rates testifies to the effectiveness of this
technology. Reduced hospitalization translates into higher quality of life for
the heart failure patient.
Precise, Useful Hemodynamic Evaluation
The caregiver uses this information to evaluate the patient's condition and
response to medication making changes to achieve optimal hemodynamic
performance. The goal of therapy is a balance of the amount of blood flowing
through the body and the amount of work exerted by the heart to circulate the
blood.
This simple test provides the information to make informed decisions and measure
the effectiveness of treatment. Regular testing and "tuning" optimizes the
patient's cardiovascular performance to deliver the best possible quality of
life.
