How to Measure Wall Thickness with Echocardiography

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In this video from ASE's Microlesson Series on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Carol L. Mitchell, MD discusses the importance of accurately measuring the wall thickness, and provide tips and pitfalls to avoid when measuring wall thickness on echocardiogram.
ASE thanks the following faculty members for their contributions to this microlesson content:
- Ted Abraham, MD, FASE
- Steven Lester, MD, FASE
- Carol Mitchell, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), ACS, FASE
- Dermot Phelan, MD, PhD, FASE
- Madeline Jankowski, BS, ACS, RDCS, FASE
ASE wants to extend special acknowledgement and appreciation for the collaboration of Peter Rahko, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin- Madison on the production of this video.

[@handetureli7692]

thx very helpful and simple to use

[@satyamgoudkasula]

It's very informative lession Most of them doing Errors. Thanks

[@ahmedellaien3368]

Very informative

[@ErinQguy]

cogent tips!! Thanks.

[@ASE360]

You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@raveeshroy]

0:58 MEASUREMENT OF INTERVENTRICULAR SEPTUM-AT END DIASTOLE 2:34 CORRECT MEASUREMENT OF LVPW 3:52 MEASUREMENT OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR FREE WALL 4:09 KEY MOMENT

[@melissac.4028]

thanks

[@ASE360]

You're very welcome!

[@courtneyn4157]

@ASE360 for certain structures, how will you know if it is advisable to go at an angle with the cursor or just to come straight down. I’ve tried asking my instructor, however it was very confusing as to what she was saying. I came in at an angle for the RV but she said don’t do that. Same thing with the LA. I just get really confused. PLEASE HELP!❤ thank you 😊

[@shannonshan5939]

for the most part, you should be trying to find the minor and major axis for structures that you are measuring in 2D

[@kamranbeigh1471]

is RWT of 0.46 normal for 23 year old...? My EF is 65%.

[@elmaxlife]

I can't speak on the RWT, if your cardiologist didn't say anything you're good.
Your EF though, is just perfect, it's the best someone can have for longevity after multiple studies so long life to you sir.

[@SanthoshKumar-wp3xe]

Good evening.....if ivs valve thickness increased ...what will be next... Normal range is 6 to 11....but if 13 mean...
Is there any problems??? Please tell me Madam

[@shamseertpmkl6681]

Hi

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[@Welsh_Aussie]

My LVPW (D) is 1.12cm (11.1mm) is this normal?