Mechanisms of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a patient with right ventricular dilatation - An echocardiographic contribution

Dan Gilon, Michael Geist, Azaria J.J.T. Rein, Mervyn S. Gotsman, Yonathan Hasin

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Abstract

The mechanism of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is still debated. Two different theories have been proposed: direct cardiac compression versus intrathoracic pressure. A patient with dilated right cardiac chambers, who underwent a transesophageal echocardiography study during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is reported. The direct compression mechanism was clearly demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-70
Number of pages2
JournalClinical Cardiology
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • transesophageal echocardiography

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