IM+CC US Curriculum

Week 2 – Introduction to Left Ventricular Systolic Function

In Week 2, the focus is on reviewing left ventricular systolic function through methods such as eyeballing, fractional shortening, EPSS, and Simpson’s volumetric method. Additional resources include ASE guideline readings and video reviews, along with a hands-on checklist for practical application.

Terren Trott
1–2 minutes

Goals of Week 2:

  • Review of estimating left ventricular systolic function
  • Eyeball systolic function
  • Fractional shortening
  • EPSS
  • Simpson’s volumetric method

ASE Guideline Readings:

Chamber Quantification by Echocardiography in Adults

  1. The Left Ventricle

Reading Checklist:

EPSS
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound For Left Ventricular Function

Video Review Checklist:

Hands on Checklist:

Week 2 Hands on Checklist

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