Question

In addition to measuring right heart pressure and LVEDP, an ECHO can measure what other three things?

A) Pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac output, ejection fraction
B) Aortic pressure, blood viscosity, heart rate
C) Left atrial pressure, systemic vascular resistance, stroke volume
D) Coronary artery perfusion, myocardial oxygen consumption, left ventricular contractility

Answer 1

An ECHO can measure pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac output, and ejection fraction in addition to right heart pressure and LVEDP.

Step-by-step explanation:

An ECHO can measure three other things in addition to right heart pressure and LVEDP:

1. Pulmonary artery pressure: Echocardiography can measure the pressure in the pulmonary artery, which is the artery that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. This measurement helps determine if there is any blockage or narrowing in the pulmonary artery.
2. Cardiac output: Echocardiography can also measure cardiac output, which is the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute. This measurement helps determine how efficiently the heart is functioning.
3. Ejection fraction: Echocardiography can measure the ejection fraction, which is the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction. This measurement helps assess the overall pumping ability of the heart.