RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Determination of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A New Method That Requires Minimal Operator Training
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 77
OP 80
VO 9
IS 2
A1 Biello, Daniel R.
A1 Sampathkumaran, K.S.
A1 Geltman, Edward M.
A1 Britson, Wayne A.
A1 Scott, Deborah J.
A1 Grbac, Robert T.
YR 1981
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/9/2/77.abstract
AB A new algorithm for the semiautomatic detection of the left ventricular edge has been developed and a consistent technique for background subtraction has been refined. This new method of assessing left ventricular ejection fraction correlates well with contrast angiography and has minimal inter- and intraobserver variability. The technique allows both experienced and inexperienced observers to obtain accurate, reproducible results.