He has persistent jugular venous distention despite adequate dialysis.
The left ventricular cavity is mildly dilated, and mildly reduced global systolic function is evident. The left ventricular ejection fraction is 47%. The right ventricle demonstrates mild dilatation as well, with mildly reduced function.
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(2008). Teaching File Case 22. In: Cardiovascular MRI in Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-090-2_30
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