Method and apparatus for non-invasive assessment of cardiac func

Details Method and apparatus for non-invasive assessment of cardiac func Method and apparatus for non-invasive assessment of cardiac func

1997-04-11

1999-02-02

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Cardiovascular

A61B 500

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method to assess cardiac function in a human has a sensing mechanism to be positioned on the thyroid cartilage in the neck against the trachea. The sensing mechanism is able to sense a response of the thyroid cartilage to heart function. The apparatus includes a restraining system to hold the sensing mechanism in position. The method of determining cardiac function comprises sensing the response of the thyroid and trachea to heart function.

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