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Measurements and Analysis
Introduction
A study is a set of
related measurements, or measurements that are
logically grouped
together. The measurements in a
study are sometimes used in a formula to calculate
new parameters
(e.g. biplane volume
with EF, SV and
CO).
EchoPAC PC provides functionality for two measurement
conventions:
•
Assign and Measure (Measure Protocols): the user
selects a study consisting in a set of pre-labeled
measurements related to the active scanning mode and
clinical application. The user is prompted through the
measurements in the order of the measurements labels.
This convention is started from the Measure button. A set
of tools is implemented to make the measurement process
as fast and easy as possible for the user:
• The user is guided through the study: an auto-sequence
functionality automatically selects the next
measurement in a study.
• The selected measurement is highlighted in the
Measurement menu.
• The performed measurement is indicated in the
Measurement menu.
The studies and their parameters are user-configurable. The
user can create its own studies containing the relevant
measurements only.
•
Measure and Assign (Free style): the user performs a
measurement and assigns a label. This convention is
started either from the buttons Measure or Caliper.
Only assigned measurements will be saved. Measurements
without assignment will be lost when scanning is resumed.
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