Noninvasive cardiac imaging has evolved significantly over the last several years. Advances in technology has led to development of newer CT (Computed Tomography) systems with improved spatial and temporal resolution, shorter imaging time, and with ECG gating, allows for the imaging of the beating heart. Cardiac CT is the fastest growing imaging modality in the field…
HEART FUNCTION INCLUDING EJECTION FRACTION ( EF )
Heart function including ejection fraction (EF) is important in clinical practice because it is related to prognosis. Whether the patient suffers from valvular heart disease or ischemic heart disease, a measure of heart function including ejection fraction (EF) can predict future clinical outcome and assist in risk stratification. Several approaches to detect patients at…
How Long Does an Echocardiogram Take?
How long does An Echocardiogram Take? An average echocardiogram will take around 20 minutes to complete. Around 5 minutes of the 20 will be spent on preparing and positioning the patient for the echocardiogram. 15 minutes on average will be spent acquiring the relevant images of the heart. A stress echocardiogram on top of this…
What Does An Echocardiogram Show?
What Does An Echocardiogram Show? An echocardiogram is used to show possible abnormalities of the heart structure and function that may be the cause for symptoms thought to be related to heart disease. An echocardiogram shows us the structure and function of the heart. It provides information on the heart pumping function and heart size.…
The Echo Board Exam – Everything You Need to Know to Pass
Content covered in this comprehensive article includes the Echo Board Exam, Echo boards information, ASCeXAM®, echoboardstudy.com, Echo board certification, echo board review, echo board study, echo board resources, echo board practice questions, and echo board practice tests. What is the Echo Board Exam? The echocardiography board exam is also known as echo boards or the…
What To Expect as a Patient in the Cath Lab
There are many reasons that may lead to someone needing a heart catheterization in the cardiac cath lab. Should it be an abnormal stress test, positive cardiac enzymes, or an acute myocardial infarction, the next step may be a heart cath. Even if your procedure is scheduled, or “routine,” it can be a scary experience.…
RVSP – Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
What is RVSP? RVSP is short for right ventricular systolic pressure. RVSP is a commonly searched term because it is found on almost all echocardiogram reports. It is important as the RVSP is used to estimate the pressure inside the artery that supplies the lung with blood. In most cases, the RVSP equals the pulmonary…
Right Heart Catheterization
What is a Right Heart Catheterization? So you have been told you need a Right Heart Catheterization (RHC), now what? Allow us at MyHeart to explain this procedure. Before delving into the specifics of a right heart catheterization, it is important to understand basic definitions and parts. A catheter is essentially a long hollow tube…
Tilt Test – Tilt Table Test Explained!
Did your doctor order you to take a tilt test? He could suspect you have POTS Syndrome or any kind of disease. Learn what to expect from your tilt test experience and what kind of cardiovascular diseases your physician may be trying to diagnosis.
Troponin Levels – The Heart Attack Blood Test
What does elevated troponin level mean? An elevated troponin is in general concerning for heart damage until proven otherwise. It can be from a heart attack due to a blockage or due to other conditions that place strain on the heart such as heart failure or critical illness. As discussed below there are other, non…
