Mass; Lvot- Or Rvot Diameter - GE VOLUSON 730Pro Basic User Manual

Calculations and Patient Reports
14.7.4.4 LV Mass
This is used for the measurement of the Left Ventricular volume and mass.
It is correctly measured only during the diastolic phase (LV expanded).
Note: When using Dual 2D mode, it is not necessary to unfreeze during measurements.
14.7.4.5

LVOT- or RVOT Diameter

Note: This 2D measurement is part of the LVOT / RVOT Doppler measurements.
To calculate LVOT- or RVOT diameter in 2D mode:
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1. Press the [Calc] key.
The Cardiac calculations menu appears in the menu area.
2. Select [LV Mass]
3. Perform the measurement of [Epicardial Area], [Endocardial
Area] and [Epicardial Length] prior to the LV mass measurement.
4. When the cursor appears in the image, measure the selected item
using the trackball and the right or left trackball key [Set].
5. To obtain the second, orthogonal image, press [Freeze].
Scan the image and press [Freeze] again.
1. Press the [Calc] key.
The cardiac calculations menu appears in the menu area.
2. Select [LVOT] or [RVOT] and [LVOT Dia] or [RVOT Dia].
3. Perform the measurement by using the trackball and the right or
left trackball key [Set].
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