A cardiologist asks for measurement of electromechanical systole and left ventricular ejection time (LVET) and pre ejection period (PEP). The cardiologist is informed by the technician that the carotid transducer is not functioning . Which of the following readings could not be obtained: (A) QS2, (B) QS2 and LVET, (C) QS2 and PEP, (D) LVET and PEP
Answer is D. If carotid transducer is not functioning we would not be able to measure LVET and PEP.