Comparison of Nexfin Pulse Contour Analysis and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Measurement of Cardiac Output

Is Arterial Pulse Contour Analysis Using Nexfin a New Option in the Non-invasive Measurement of Cardiac Output? - A Pilot Study

A growing interest in monitoring cardiac output (CO) non-invasively has emerged, however its determination has been difficult using the standard approaches. The aim of the study is to evaluate the accuracy and precision of pulse contour analysis (PCA) as compared to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR).

Inclusion Criteria:

• indication for CMR

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindication for CMR
• claustrophobia
• no consent obtained