Questions and Answers
Which type of heart failure is characterized by a weakened heart muscle and alteration in ventricular contraction?
Systolic heart failure
Which type of heart failure is characterized by a stiff and noncompliant heart muscle, making it difficult for the ventricle to fill?
Diastolic heart failure
What is the formula to calculate the ejection fraction (EF)?
EF = amount of blood present at the end of diastole - amount of blood present in the left ventricle at the end of systole
If a patient has normal ejection fraction (EF) in diastolic heart failure, what does it indicate?
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What is the normal range for ejection fraction (EF)?
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