Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
Agreement Between Ventricular-Arterial Coupling Measured by Carotid Ultrasound and Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery Patients:A Proof-of-Concept Study.
Frederique M de Raat, Esmée C de Boer, Igor W F Paulussen, Joris van Houte, R Arthur Bouwman, Leon J Montenij
Published: 202510.1053/j.jvca.2025.12.018
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC), defined as the ratio of arterial elastance (Ea) to left ventricular end-systolic elastance (Ees), provides valuable insights for optimizing perioperative hemodynamic management. While transthoracic ech…
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