1
Q
How do you calculate RWT?
A
RWT = (2 X LVPWd) / LVIDd
2
Q
How do you calculate LV mass?
A
LV Mass = 0.8 X {1.04 x [(LVIDd + LVPWd + IVSd)3 - (LVIDd)3]} + 0.6g
3
Q
What are the four categories?
A
Concentric Remodelling, Concentric LVH, Normal Pattern and Eccentric LVH.
4
Q
What category; normal LV mass + RWT < 0.42?
A
Normal pattern.
5
Q
What category; normal LV mass + RWT > 0.42?
A
Concentric remodelling.
6
Q
What category; increased LV mass + RWT > 0.42?
A
Concentric LVH.
7
Q
What category; increased LV mass + RWT < 0.42?
A
Eccentric LVH.
8
Q
What is considered normal LV mass indexed (in males and females)?
A
Male; <110 and Female; <99.
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