Cardiometry

/ˌkɑrdiˈɑmətri/ noun

Definition

The measurement and assessment of heart function, including output, efficiency, and performance.

Etymology

From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + 'metria' (measurement). Medical term formed to describe the discipline of quantifying cardiac function, emerging with modern diagnostic technology.

Kelly Says

Cardiometry is how doctors translate the invisible work of your heart into numbers—measuring stroke volume, cardiac output, and efficiency to determine if your heart is truly healthy.

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