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Methods used for the assessment of LV systolic function: common currency or tower of Babel?

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posted on 2023-05-17, 18:34 authored by Thomas MarwickThomas Marwick
The last decade has produced a proliferation of techniques for the assessment of left ventricular systolic function, and there now seems to be more choice than seems rational for the questions that we need answers to. In some instances, simple estimation is all that is required-the risk stratification process is inexact, as emphasised by the variety of modalities used to characterise ejection fraction (EF) in studies that validated the efficacy of treatments selected on the basis of EF. Nonetheless, while technical advances often cause disruption and confusion, it would be wrong to dismiss them as lacking benefit. The purpose of this review is to try to provide rational grounds for selecting both test modality and physiological parameter in various specific clinical situations. Copyright Article author (or their employer) 2013.

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Publication title

Heart

Volume

99

Issue

15

Pagination

1078-1086

ISSN

1355-6037

Department/School

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Publisher

B M J Publishing Group

Place of publication

British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London, England, Wc1H 9Jr

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Copyright 2013 the author.

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Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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