Table 1 Specificity and sensitivity of descending aorta opacification
From: Blood stasis in the descending thoracic aorta and its relationship to cardiac functional parameters
| Specificity | Sensitivity | |
|---|---|---|
| LVEF < 55 | 97% | 32% |
| LVEF < 45 | 95% | 40% |
| LVEF < 35 | 93% | 53% |
| LVSV < 50 ml | 92% | 53% |
| CO < 5 L/min | 96% | 38% |