Systolic time intervals in cardiac tamponade

Systolic time intervals (STI) have been measured in three patients with cardiac tamponade. The left ventricular ejection time (LVET), the preejection period (PEP) and the ratio PEP/LVET deviated significantly from the normal values. All three parameters improved immediately after pericardiocentesis...

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Published in:	Acta medica Scandinavica Vol. 200; no. 6; p. 465
Main Authors:	Brubakk, O, Kalager, T, Foling, M, Solberg, C O, Overa, O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sweden 01-01-1976
Subjects:	Blood Pressure Cardiac Tamponade - diagnosis Cardiac Tamponade - physiopathology Female Heart Rate Humans Male Middle Aged Phonocardiography Time Factors
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Summary:	Systolic time intervals (STI) have been measured in three patients with cardiac tamponade. The left ventricular ejection time (LVET), the preejection period (PEP) and the ratio PEP/LVET deviated significantly from the normal values. All three parameters improved immediately after pericardiocentesis and aspiration. The total electromechanical systole changed to only a minor degree. Measurement of STI may be a valuable tool in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac tamponade.
ISSN:	0001-6101
DOI:	10.1111/j.0954-6820.1976.tb08266.x