Ballistocardiograph (Noun)
Meaning
A medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cardiologist used a ballistocardiograph to assess the mechanical function of the patient's heart after the heart attack.
- During the test, the ballistocardiograph recorded the subtle movements of the patient's body caused by the pumping action of the heart.
- A ballistocardiograph is a non-invasive tool that measures the dynamic movements of the body to determine the force of cardiac contractions.
- Researchers utilized a ballistocardiograph to compare the mechanical function of the heart in athletes and non-athletes.
- The results from the ballistocardiograph were combined with data from other diagnostic tests to create a comprehensive picture of the patient's cardiac health.