Cardiac Function and Ejection Fraction Quiz

Normal ejection fraction range in a healthy individual.

Ultrasound, specifically echocardiography, is commonly used for ejection fraction measurement.

Left ventricle primarily contributes to stroke volume.

A low ejection fraction indicates heart failure.

Ejection fraction is the term for the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction.

End-diastolic volume is the term for the volume of blood remaining in the ventricle at the end of diastole.

Ejection fraction measures the volume of blood pumped by the heart per beat.

Ejection fraction of 25% indicates heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Ejection fraction is calculated as stroke volume divided by end-diastolic volume.

Increased afterload leads to a decrease in ejection fraction.

Various factors, including preload, afterload, and contractility, can influence ejection fraction.

An ejection fraction of 50% means that half of the blood is pumped out of the heart with each contraction.

Beta-blockers are commonly prescribed to improve ejection fraction in heart failure patients.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by normal ejection fraction but impaired relaxation of the heart muscles.

Ejection fraction less than 40% typically indicates heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Edema (swelling) is a common symptom associated with reduced ejection fraction.

Beta-blockers improve ejection fraction by inhibiting sympathetic activity.

Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of reduced ejection fraction.