title: CARDIO--a Lotus 1-2-3 based computer program for rapid calculation of cardiac output from dye or thermal dilution curves.
abstract: We have developed a menu-driven computer program (CARDIO), based on a Lotus 1-2-3 template and a series of macrocommands, that rapidly and semiautomatically calculates cardiac output from dye or thermal dilution curves. CARDIO works with any dye or thermal dilution recorder with an analog output, any analog to digital (A-to-D) conversion system, and any computer capable of running Lotus 1-2-3 version 2. No prior experience with Lotus 1-2-3 is needed to operate CARDIO, but experienced users can take full advantage of Lotus 1-2-3's graphics, data manipulation, and data retrieval capabilities.
authors.affiliation: Southwest Fisheries Center Honolulu Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, HI 96822-2396.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Brill
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Bushnell
mesh_terms: D002302:Cardiac Output; D003199:Computer Systems; D004395:Dye Dilution Technique; D006801:Humans; D012984:Software; D013815:Thermodilution