Echocardiography (transthoracic) — Reference values
Echocardiography (transthoracic) — Reference values: LV ejection fraction (LVEF), LV end-diastolic diameter, Septum / posterior wall (diastole), Left atrium — diameter.
Measurements and reference values
| Measurement | Usual value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| LV ejection fraction (LVEF) | ≥ 53 % | normal M 52–72 · F 54–74Source: ASE 2015 (Lang et al.) |
| LV end-diastolic diameter | M 42–58 · F 38–52 mm | Source: ASE 2015 |
| Septum / posterior wall (diastole) | 6–10 mm | Source: ASE 2015 |
| Left atrium — diameter | M ≤ 40 · F ≤ 38 mm | indexed volume ≤ 34 mL/m²Source: ASE 2015 |
| Aortic root (sinuses of Valsalva) | M ≤ 40 · F ≤ 36 mm | ideally index to body surface areaSource: ASE 2015 |