An Analytical and Experimental Study of Pressure Pulse Methods for Calculating Cardiac Output

Author

William A. Dickes, Marquette University

Date of Award

Fall 1969

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

A determination of cardiac output is of prime importance to a physician in assessing a cardiac patient's condition. Much discussion has occurred in the past twenty-five years concerning the efficacy of cardiac output determinations. These discussions center around the accuracy of the methods by which stroke volume is calculated. This thesis studies these methods analytically and experimentally.

Recommended Citation

Dickes, William A., "An Analytical and Experimental Study of Pressure Pulse Methods for Calculating Cardiac Output" (1969). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4428.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4428