Key result
Ballistocardiogram measurements on a high bandwidth force plate provided more accurate estimation of pre-ejection period than a modified weighing scale during resting conditions (r²=0.85 vs 0.81).
Why the study?
Does ballistocardiogram measurement on a high bandwidth force plate improve the accuracy of cardiac contractility and stroke volume estimation compared to modified weighing scales?
Observational
Does ballistocardiogram measurement on a high bandwidth force plate improve the accuracy of cardiac contractility and stroke volume estimation compared to modified weighing scales?
A high bandwidth force plate provides more accurate unobtrusive estimation of cardiac contractility and stroke volume changes compared to modified weighing scales, which could be useful for monitoring heart failure patients.
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Force plate BCG may modestly improve resting PEP estimates; leaves open clinical validation and dynamic testing.
Ashouri et al. (2016) reported an observational. Ballistocardiogram measurements on a high bandwidth force plate vs. Modified weighing scales was evaluated on Estimation of pre-ejection period (PEP). Ballistocardiogram measurements on a high bandwidth force plate provided more accurate estimation of pre-ejection period than a modified weighing scale during resting conditions (r²=0.85 vs 0.81).
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