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 [[Image:LeftVentricle.svg|200px|right|thumb|'''Example:''' Measurement end - Diastolic wall thickness (red) + LV diameter (green)]]
-Each echocardiogram is an evaluation of the LV dimensions, wall thicknesses and function.
+Each echocardiogram includes an evaluation of the LV dimensions, wall thicknesses and function.
-Good and measurements are essential and may have implications for therapy. The LV dimensions must be measured as the end-diastolic and end-systolic valves (MV and AoV) are closed. Plax in The measurement is located in the basal portion of the LV by the chordae.
+Good measurements are essential and may have implications for therapy. The LV dimensions must be measured when the end-diastolic and end-systolic valves (MV and AoV) are closed in the parasternal long axis (PLAX) view. The measurement is performed in the basal portion of the LV by the chordae.
 ===Left ventricular dimensions===