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[[Image:Apical_4_chamber_view.gif|thumb|300px|Figure 4. Apical four chamber view by two dimensional echocardiography. Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AApical_4_chamber_view.gif]] | [[Image:Apical_4_chamber_view.gif|thumb|300px|Figure 4. Apical four chamber view by two dimensional echocardiography. Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AApical_4_chamber_view.gif]] | ||
[[Image:LeftVentricleShortAxis.gif|thumb|300px|Figure 5. Short axis view of left ventricle by two dimensional echocardiography. Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ALeftVentricleShortAxis.gif]] | [[Image:LeftVentricleShortAxis.gif|thumb|300px|Figure 5. Short axis view of left ventricle by two dimensional echocardiography. Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ALeftVentricleShortAxis.gif]] | ||
In addition, in the cross sectional planes ventricular wall motion and left ventricular wall thickening during systole (an important measure of myocardial viability) can be investigated. The systematically assessment of cross sectional segment can also be used to estimate left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction. [Figure 6] | In addition, in the cross sectional planes ventricular wall motion and left ventricular wall thickening during systole (an important measure of myocardial viability) can be investigated. The systematically assessment of cross sectional segment can also be used to estimate left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction. [Figure 6] | ||