Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
Echocardiogram purpose
A
Assess valves, L ventricular function, AF, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, IE, pericarditis
2
Q
Echo ejection fraction
A
Percentage of blood squeezed out by LV during one ventricular contraction
>50% = normal
3
Q
Echocardiogram definition
A
Ultrasound of heart