Cardiology Flashcards

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How is ejection fraction ( EF ) calculated?

A

The ejection fraction is the amount of blood pumped ( stroke volume = end diastolic volume - end systolic volume ) divided by the amount of blood the ventricle contains ( end diastolic volume )

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What is the normal ejection fraction ( EF )?

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More than 55%

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