title: [Radiological heart volume determination--a new method carried out in the sitting position (author's transl)].
abstract: A method is described for the determination of cardiac volume with the subject in a sitting position. The results correspond with those of other accepted methods, but there are several significant advantages: 1. The position is easily maintained by the subject and the method is therefore acceptable for patients with cardiac disease. 2. The risks connected with a Valsalva effect are reduced. 3. There is no need to change the position of the x-ray tube during the examination. 4. Contrary to the traditional technique, the x-ray room does not require a very high ceiling. 5. Because of even blood distribution, the cardiac volume determinations also provide information regarding the lungs.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002306:Cardiac Volume; D005260:Female; D006321:Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Röntgenologische Herzvolumenbestimmung. Beschreibung einer neuen Methode mit Durchführung im Sitzen.