Augmentation of ECG QRS complexes after fluid removal via a mechanical ultrafiltration pump in patients with congestive heart failure

Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 291-297

  Madias, John E ^a,c   Guglin, Maya E ^b  

^a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Attenuation of QRS voltage; Body volume conductor; Congestive heart failure; Electrical impedance; Peripheral edema; Ultrafiltration for congestive heart failure

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; AMPLITUDE MODULATION; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEHYDRATION; ELECTROCARDIOGRAM; FEMALE; HUMAN; LABORATORY TEST; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QRS COMPLEX; ULTRAFILTRATION;

ADULT; AGED; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; FEMALE; HEART FAILURE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; TREATMENT OUTCOME; ULTRAFILTRATION;

EID: 35548940280     PISSN: 1082720X     EISSN: 1542474X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-474X.2007.00177.x     Document Type: Article

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