Transthoracic Impedance
《英文msh詞典》Transthoracic Impedance
[入口詞] Transthoracic Impedance
[主題詞] Cardiography,Impedance
[中文釋義] 經胸廓阻抗試驗
[英文釋義] A type of impedance plethysmography in which bioelectrical impedance is measured between electrodes positioned around the neck and around the lower thorax. It is used principally to calculate stroke volume and cardiac volume,but it is also related to myocardial contractility,thoracic fluid content,and circulation to the extremities.