Eyeballing LV function : Test yourself

Posted on October 7, 2018August 11, 2021 by Genevieve Carbonatto

Gollum, Wellington Airport, Weta Studios Estimating ejection fraction (EF) can be done by eyeballing LV contraction on ECHO. This requires some skill and expertise. A very basic assessment in the Emergency department requires a parasternal long axis (PLAX), a parasternal short axis (PSAX) and a 4 chamber view (4CV). What are we looking for ? Read more about Eyeballing LV function : Test yourself[…]

LV Aneurysm

Posted on February 19, 2018May 13, 2020 by Genevieve Carbonatto

Images and text Genevieve Carbonatto A 56 year old man presents to the Emergency Department with chest pain. This is his ECG The ECG shows deep Q waves and ST elevation in his anteroseptal leads These are his vital signs: BP 120/69 mmHg, HR 89/min, Sats 100% on RA, RR16/min This is his ECHO PLAX Read more about LV Aneurysm[…]

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