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How Are RVH Measurements In An Echo Obtained?

I had an echo that indicated moderate rvh. As a tall person I am curious as to how the measurements are obtained. If a body surface calculation is used doesn t that suggest that an obese person s measurements could yield a false neg and a leaner muscular person a false pos . I could be in denial and grasping at straws. Bwd
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Most of echo labs around the world uses wall thickness in subtotal /4C view more than. 5 cm as criteria of RVH, as it's not a area or volume, it need nit be Co related with body surface area. Though in trained athelete it may be a normal finding, so clinical senerio is always important
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How Are RVH Measurements In An Echo Obtained?

Most of echo labs around the world uses wall thickness in subtotal /4C view more than. 5 cm as criteria of RVH, as it s not a area or volume, it need nit be Co related with body surface area. Though in trained athelete it may be a normal finding, so clinical senerio is always important Regards