FS vs. EF: Echocardiography - Cardiac Systolic Function

How reliable are Fractional Shortening (FS) and Ejection Fraction (EF) in assessing systolic function? 🤔 While these echocardiographic parameters are widely used, they can be misleading if preload and afterload are not considered properly. In this lecture, we will cover: ✅ The differences between FS and EF ✅ How preload and afterload influence systolic function measurements ✅ Why FS and EF can overestimate or underestimate myocardial function ✅ The importance of blood pressure measurement before echocardiographic evaluation Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurate cardiac assessment in veterinary practice. Don't rely solely on FS and EF—interpret them in context! 📢 If you found this lecture helpful, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay updated with more veterinary imaging content from VetImageLab! 🚀