A patient being admitted to the cardiac care unit complains of dyspnea on exertion and fatigue. His ECG demonstrates dysrhythmias associated with left ventricular hypertrophy
Which of the following diagnostic tools would be the most helpful in diagnosing cardiomyopathy?
A) Cardiac catheterization
B) Arterial blood gases
C) Echocardiogram
D) Swan-Ganz analysis
Ans: C
Feedback: The echocardiogram is one of the most helpful diagnostic tools because the structure and function of the ventricles can be observed easily. The patient's ECG demonstrated dysrhythmias and changes consistent with left ventricular hypertrophy.
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