Course

Echo report language — ejection fraction, valves, ‘no thrombus’, and what matters after stroke (Advanced)

Advanced course: decode common echocardiogram report phrases (EF, atrial size, valve disease, thrombus) and which findings matter for stroke prevention decisions

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand common echo terms seen in reports
  • Know which findings may relate to stroke cause
  • Prepare questions for cardiology/neurology
  • Keep a reusable summary for future visits

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Some echo findings can change stroke prevention medication decisions.

Question 2

2. EF refers to…

Question 3

3. A key question is…