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Critical Steps in Determining and Interpreting Left Ventricular Hypertrophy using Echocardiography |
| 1. Imaging – Mode and Acquisition |
| 2. Estimating Left Ventricular Volume |
| 3. Defining Border Limits – Conventions of Layer Measurements |
| 4. Calculating Mass – LV Mass Formulas |
| 5. Indexing for Body Size |
| 6. Determining Cut-off Points |
| a. Using a reference sample (normality/statistical criteria) |
| b. Using prognostic data (driven by clinical endpoint) |
| 7. Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure |
| 8. Role of Additional Factors in LVM Determination |
| 9. Clinical Correlates Associated with LVH |
Foppa et al. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2005 3:17 doi:10.1186/1476-7120-3-17 |