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Table 3 Absolute inter-observer differences (%) using different acquisition orientations in patients.

From: Comparison of long and short axis quantification of left ventricular volume parameters by cardiovascular magnetic resonance, with ex-vivo validation

 

Short axis views

Long axis views

LVEDV

11.2 ± 7.9 ml

4.4 ± 4.6 ml *

LVESV

18.6 ± 12.5 ml

7.0 ± 5.1 ml *

LV-EF

7.2 ± 5.7%

3.0 ± 1.7%*

LV mass

14.0 ± 14.4 g

7.1 ± 6.8 g

  1. *: p < 0.05 vs. standard and cross-referenced short axis views. Differences between standard and cross-referenced short axis view measurements were not significant.
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Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

ISSN: 1532-429X

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