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What is the more correct way to measure or calculate ejection fraction of the heart, echo or cath ?
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Echo: Cardiac catch can determine blockage to coronary arteries and each can tell you about cardiac function like ejection fraction etc. besides some details about anatomy.
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Both are reasonable: The gold standard for measurement of LVEF today is cardiac MRI. However if done appropriately both echocardiography and cardiac catheterization provide accurate assessment of LVEF.
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