Opieka koordynowana w POZ: interpretacja wyników echokardiografii

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is one of the tests available in Poland as part of coordinated care in primary care. It is non-invasive, safe, and provides a wealth of data describing both the structure and function of the heart. The information obtained during a TTE examination is essential for diagnosing many diseases and is used in the care of patients with various pathologies. One of the most important parameters estimated during TTE is the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). LVEF is the primary measure of the systolic function of the left ventricle, indicating what proportion of blood volume is ejected with each contraction of the heart relative to the end-diastolic volume. This paper discusses the indications for performing a TTE test, the information that can be obtained from it, and the normal values of selected parameters in healthy adult subjects. TTE images obtained during the examination of a 40-year-old patient diagnosed at a cardiology outpatient clinic due to reported palpitations are presented.