Investigations Flashcards

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Echocardiogram purpose

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Assess valves, L ventricular function, AF, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, IE, pericarditis

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Echo ejection fraction

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Percentage of blood squeezed out by LV during one ventricular contraction
>50% = normal

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Echocardiogram definition

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Ultrasound of heart

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