b) As well as in the previous studies it was shown that LVEF value was increased, however the values of SVI, SI, Q, and
LVSV were reduced while LVSF was increased;
Using these techniques, the EBCT and thermodilution/EFP LVSV determinations showed a very good correlation (r = 0.
1] Nonstandard abbreviations: ECG, electrocardiogram; EBCT, electron beam computed tomography; MR, magnetic resonance; CT, computed tomography; LV, left ventricular; RV, right ventricular; EDV, end-diastolic volume; ESV, end-systolic volume; SV, stroke volume; EF, ejection fraction; LVSV, left ventricular stroke volume; RVSV, right ventricular stroke volume; EFP, electromagnetic flow probe; and CO, cardiac output.
