GE Vivid S70 User Manual page 342

Measurements and Analysis
1. Trace tools
Figure 8-32. The Volume measurement screen (Bi-plane)
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7. In scan plane 1 (yellow), place the cursor to the start point
for the trace.
8. Press Select and draw a contour of the left ventricle.
9. Move the cursor to the apex and press Select to measure
the length.
The trace tool for the Left ventricular end-diastolic volume
for the Apical 2 chamber view is selected.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 in the scan plane 2 (measurement in
the Apical 2 chamber view).
The trace tool for the Left ventricular end-systolic volume for
the Apical 4 chamber view is selected.
11. Using the trackball, scroll through the cineloop to display the
end-systolic frame in the same heart cycle.
12. Press Trackball to activate the M&A tool.
13. Repeat steps 7 to 10 to perform the end-systolic
measurements in the Apical 4 chamber and 2 chamber
views.
The Ejection fraction (Bi-plane) and the end-diastolic and
end-systolic left ventricular volumes are calculated.
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