Left Ventricular Dimensions: Difference between revisions

no edit summary
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 2: Line 2:
[[Image:LeftVentricle.svg|200px|right|thumb|'''Example:''' Measurement end - Diastolic wall thickness (red) + LV diameter (green)]]
[[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===
===Left ventricular dimensions===
0

edits