Systolic Function
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The Left Ventricular
Each echocardiogram is an evaluation of the LV dimensions, wall thicknesses and function.
There has to be conducted several (read: different) measurements to be a good estimate of LV function.
Left ventricular systolic function
Left ventricular function
Left ventricular function by Strain Rate Imaging
References
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- Marwick TH, Leano RL, Brown J, Sun JP, Hoffmann R, Lysyansky P, Becker M, and Thomas JD. Myocardial strain measurement with 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography: definition of normal range. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2009 Jan;2(1):80-4. DOI:10.1016/j.jcmg.2007.12.007 |