ISSN:
1741-0444
Keywords:
Indicator dilution
;
Mathematical models
;
Ventricular volumes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A mathematical model describing the dilution of indicator substance into a pulsatile flow through two series-connected mixing compartments was used for the determination of the volumes of the compartments. When the volumes are of the same order of magnitude, minor errors in the experimentally determined parameters of the dilution curve can lead to gross errors in the calculated volume values. A data-retrieval procedure was developed, which to some extent takes into account the effect of experimental inaccuracy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02441312
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