[Evaluation of compensatory possibilities of the cardiovascular system in patients before reconstructive operations on the aorta and major arteries].

To determine functional reserves of cardiovascular system, two procedures were comparatively studied in evaluation of central hemodynamics: tetrapolar chest rheography under isovolemic loading and rheopolyglucin test. Close correlation registered in results of the tests allowed the authors to employ subsequently the isovolemic test alone. The patients with circulatory subcompensation and decompensation received 7-14-day preoperative cardiostimulation.