LV fractional shortening (FS%)

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PRACTICE IN THE SIMULATOR

How to perform this examination

1. Run the Echocardiography Online Simulator

Choose 4 chamber position from the List <<Positions>> or find 4 chamber position with 3D Transducer

1. Click the button <<Freeze>> to freeze image. Using Slider find LV End-Systolic frame.
2. Click Button <<Calculations>> Click Tab <<LV>> Click Radio Button <<Short axes S (cm)>>
3. Measure LV Diameter (Short axes). See Linear measurements
4. Click the button <<Enter>>
5. Using Slider find LV End-Diastolic frame.
6. In the Tab LV Click Radio Button <<Short axes D (cm)>>
7. Click the button <<Enter>>

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FS% calculation. Measurement of the end-systolic Diameter.

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FS% calculation. Measurement of the end-diastolic Diameter.