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Re: heart dimensions
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Re: heart dimensions
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on November 16, 1998 at 17:17:56:
In Reply to: heart dimensions posted by john on November 15, 1998 at 06:38:23:
what are normal values of aorta (at leaflets), left atrium, left ventricle id(dia), left ventricle id(sys),intraventricle septum, post wall thickness and ejection fraction in cm for a man of 44 years during rest and (exercise) stress? thank you.john
Dear John, thank you for your question. The normal values for the diameter or thickness of each cardiac structure are listed below in cm. These values shouldn't change much with exercise although the LV systolic diameter may be smaller at peak exercise since the left ventricle is beating more forcefully.
Aorta: 2.5-3.5
Left Atrium: 3.0-4.0
LV Diastolic: 3.5-4.5
LV Systolic: 2.5-3.5
IV Septum: 0.8-1.2
Post. Wall: 0.8-1.2
Ejection Fraction: >55% (not measured in cm)
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
In Reply to: heart dimensions posted by john on November 15, 1998 at 06:38:23:
what are normal values of aorta (at leaflets), left atrium, left ventricle id(dia), left ventricle id(sys),intraventricle septum, post wall thickness and ejection fraction in cm for a man of 44 years during rest and (exercise) stress? thank you.john
Dear John, thank you for your question. The normal values for the diameter or thickness of each cardiac structure are listed below in cm. These values shouldn't change much with exercise although the LV systolic diameter may be smaller at peak exercise since the left ventricle is beating more forcefully.
Aorta: 2.5-3.5
Left Atrium: 3.0-4.0
LV Diastolic: 3.5-4.5
LV Systolic: 2.5-3.5
IV Septum: 0.8-1.2
Post. Wall: 0.8-1.2
Ejection Fraction: >55% (not measured in cm)
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
