Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have baseline “normal” echo values for various mouse/rat models?
For reference echocardiography data...
Why am I not able to visualize both E peak and A peak in mitral PW Doppler?
This is due to the high...
What formulas are used to calculate volume for Ejection fraction and other values in a long axis B-mode LV trace vs. short axis M-mode LV trace? Which formula is best?
Short axis M-mode uses the...
Where would I be able to find the formulas used for the calculation of various echo parameters?
If you would like to know what formulas are used for any of our measurements, you can find them...
Why are values for systolic function different between LV long axis and LV short axis M-mode images? Which image should I use to calculate LV systolic function?
​Long and short axis formulas make different geometric assumptions about the heart...
What is the difference between LV Mass vs LV Mass Corrected?
LV Mass Corrected multiplies the LV mass value by