abstract |
Methods of fluid assessment and treatment, which may include measuring a quantitative relaxation time (T2) of a muscle of a patient to determine whether the patient is hypovolemic, euvolemic, or hypervolemic. Methods of treatment may include determining a first fluid status of a patient by measuring a first quantitative relaxation time (T2) of a muscle of the patient, and administering to the patient a fluid reduction treatment or a hydration treatment. |