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- The left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) is the main measure used to assess heart function without invasive procedures.
- Various imaging techniques can evaluate LVEF, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
- The review aims to rank these imaging methods according to their accuracy and reliability for clinical use.
Article Abstract
The left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) is the preferred parameter applied for the non-invasive evaluation of LV systolic function in clinical practice. It has a well-recognized and extensive role in the clinical management of numerous cardiac conditions. Many imaging modalities are currently available for the non-invasive assessment of LVEF. The aim of this review is to describe their relative advantages and disadvantages, proposing a hierarchical application of the different imaging tests available for LVEF evaluation based on the level of accuracy/reproducibility clinically required.
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