Mar 1, 2023 14:32
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F. acc.
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This is in the findings of a transthoracic echocardiogram along with the ejection fraction and left ventricular mass. That said, I believe this is to do with the right ventricle. I can find lots of examples of it online but annoyingly none give the explanation of the abbreviation (see below).
https://www.medicitalia.it/consulti/cardiologia/905506-dilat...
https://www.medicinadellosport.fi.it/faq/idoneita-e-non-idon...
https://www.centrolottainfarto.com/allnews/la-diagnosi-alla-...
https://www.docsity.com/it/cardiomiopatie-riassunto-da-rugar...
My text simply says "F. acc. : 40%"
I'm not looking for "Fellow of the American College of Cardiology"
https://www.medicitalia.it/consulti/cardiologia/905506-dilat...
https://www.medicinadellosport.fi.it/faq/idoneita-e-non-idon...
https://www.centrolottainfarto.com/allnews/la-diagnosi-alla-...
https://www.docsity.com/it/cardiomiopatie-riassunto-da-rugar...
My text simply says "F. acc. : 40%"
I'm not looking for "Fellow of the American College of Cardiology"
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | FS (Fractional shortening) |
Gilberto Lacchia
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Gilberto Lacchia
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FS (Fractional shortening)
F.acc. = Frazione di accorciamento
Fractional shortening
By using the formula: (LVEDD - LVESD / LVEDD) x 100 we get the percentage of size differences of the left ventricle as a parameter of how well the left ventricle is contracting itself and therefore reduces the size during systole.
https://123sonography.com/left-ventricular-function#:~:text=...
Fractional shortening
By using the formula: (LVEDD - LVESD / LVEDD) x 100 we get the percentage of size differences of the left ventricle as a parameter of how well the left ventricle is contracting itself and therefore reduces the size during systole.
https://123sonography.com/left-ventricular-function#:~:text=...
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| Thank you Gilberto :) |
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