4.
The +
E
cursor appears on the screen. Move the cursor to the E point and press the right
or left trackball key to fix the mark.
5.
The +
F
cursor appears on the screen. Move the cursor to the F point and press the right
or left trackball key to fix the mark.
6.
The +
A
cursor appears on the screen. Move the cursor to the A point and press the right
or left trackball key to fix the mark.
7.
The +
C
cursor appears on the screen. Move the cursor to the C point and press the right
or left trackball key to fix the mark.
8.
The +
EPSS
cursor appears on the screen. Move the cursor to the EPSS point and press
the right or left trackball key to fix the mark.
D: End of systolic, immediately before the opening of the Mitral Valve
E: The anterial leaflet of the mitral valve opens, it peaks at E.
F: Lowest point of the initial diastolic closing.
A: In atrial systole, blood is propelled through the mitral orifice and the mitral leaflets
reopen. The peak of this phase of mitral valve motion is indicated as A.
C: Complete closure occurs after the onset of the ventricular systole.
EPSS: Distance between the Mitral Valve E point and the posterior edge of the
interventricular septum at the same point in time.
11.2.5.22 To measure the Items One by One
To measure the items such as D-E, EPSS, E-F Slope, A-C Interval:
1.
Press the [Calc] key on the control panel.
2. Select [MV] and then select the appropriate item.
3. Perform the measurements by using the trackball and the right or left trackball key.
11.2.5.23 HR (Heart Rate)
To measure the Heart Rate in M Mode:
Measurements and Patient Worksheets (Reports)
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