Study on the measurement of ejection fraction (EF) using left ventriculogram

Tadao Kuwano, Toshizo Katsuda, Kenyu Yamamoto, Tatsuhiro Gotanda, Takashi Horinouchi, Shodayu Takashima, Masami Azuma, Yoshihiro Takeda

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Abstract

A standard to measure ejection fraction (EF) is the method using left ventriculogram. Recently, many radiological technologists (RTs) have opportunities to measure EF. In this study, six RTs engaging in angiocardiography examination, i.e. two experts, two experienced and two inexperienced RTs, measured EF using left ventriculograms of 72 cases (Female. 15, Mail. 57, Ages were varied from 31 to 82.). The measured values were examined on correlation and further approved by repeated measure ANOVA and T-test for multigroup. Correlations between measured values by expert RT and measured values by other RTs were observed, but there were differences among the measured values of experts, experienced and inexperienced RTs. It is considered that these results offer useful guidance for RTs to improve precision.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering - ECIFMBE 2008
Pages1556-1560
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event4th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, ECIFMBE 2008 - Antwerp, Belgium
Duration: Nov 23 2008Nov 27 2008

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume22
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Other

Other4th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, ECIFMBE 2008
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityAntwerp
Period11/23/0811/27/08

Keywords

  • Ejection fraction (EF)
  • Left ventriculogram
  • Radiological technologist (RT)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

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