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How can you find out what method the reading cardiologist used to calculate the ef%? simpson method, or m-mode methods? it doesn't specify on report.

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

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Varies: The measurement is usually done by the sonographer and reviewed by reading physician. Final report of ef also takes a visual assessment of the function as and does not fully rely on the measurements.

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Answered 12/24/2013

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A member asked:

How can you find out what method the reading cardiologist used to calculate the ef%? simpson method, or m-mode methods? it doesn't specify on report.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Dr Chapman agreed

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