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Abstract
In this section I have outlined some of my experiences with the ballistocardiogram
from a clinical point of view. By citing a few examples I have tried to show how I
find the ballistocardiogram useful and stimulating in clinical practice.
By means of the ballistocardiogram I am hopeful that we can use information about
the strength and weakness of the hearts of our patients to their advantage in a way
which has been hitherto impossible.
If in this paper I have succeeded in adding something to the clinician's understanding
of the ballistocardiogram, Dr. Isaac Starr deserves the credit for his careful editing
and patient encouragement.
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Footnotes
☆This issue contains Part XIII (conclusion) of the Seminar on Ballistocardiography (edited by Sidney R. Arbeit, m.d., f.a.c.c.). A schedule of the articles already published may be found on pp. 101–102 of the January 1959 issue (Vol. III, No. 1).
☆☆Supported by Research Grant H-265 (C-8) from the National Heart Institute of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Public Health Service.
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© 1959 Published by Elsevier Inc.
