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G Ital Car<strong>di</strong>ol Vol 8 Suppl 2-5 2007<br />

measured in apical 4CH view, and single-plane and biplane volumes) were<br />

obtained in 85 patients (58% males, 63±15 years, range 22 to 87), presenting for<br />

a routine echocar<strong>di</strong>ographic evaluation. All these measurements were compared<br />

with LA end-systolic volume (LAV) obtained by a real-time multiplane 3D method.<br />

Results. The mean 3D LAV for the study population was 88±62 ml (range 24-<br />

458). Correlations with various M-mode and 2D measurements are reported in<br />

the Table.<br />

3D left atrial volume vs. r 95% confidence interval for r p value<br />

2D Left Atrial Sup.-Inf Diam. (cm) 0.70 0.57-0.79

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