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Left ventricular ejection fraction remains the primary measure of systolic function despite its flaws, often leading patients to misinterpret a normal report as an indication of recovery.
The text discusses the clinical and patient interpretation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) as a measure of systolic function, noting its flaws and potential for misinterpretation.
eft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 1 has persisted as the primary measure of left ventricular systolic function despite flaws in this approach.Patients with heart failure are relieved when the LVEF is reported as normal, and clinicians may use the report of a depressed LVEF to persuade patients of the need for treatment.Therefore, patients often use any change in LVEF to track progress or deterioration in their condition.Although misguided, many patients will assume a report indicating a normal LVEF indicates recovery.
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Paul A. Heidenreich (2023) conducted an editorial in Heart failure. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) reporting was evaluated. Left ventricular ejection fraction remains the primary measure of systolic function despite its flaws, often leading patients to misinterpret a normal report as an indication of recovery.
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