Case 20 — M-Mode Echocardiogram

M-mode echocardiogram. LV diastolic diameter 3.7 cm (normal 2.5 cm), end-systolic diameter 2.8 cm (normal 1.5 cm), shortening fraction mildly reduced at 24%, wall thicknesses normal.
M-mode. EDD = 3.7 cm (normal 2.5); ESD = 2.8 cm (normal 1.5); SF = 24% (mildly reduced); wall thicknesses normal.

Quiz

1. Would you say that the myocardial function in this dog is normal or mildly, moderately, or severely decreased?

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