THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARDIAC CHAMBER QUANTIFICATION IN ADULTS - A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FROM THE ASE WORKFLOW AND LAB MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE

Q: 这份指南的主要目的是什么？

提供成人超声心动图心腔定量评估的标准化、可重复的方法要点，帮助在不同实验室之间形成一致的评估方式，并支持在个体患者中区分正常与异常发现。

Q: 文中如何强调检查方法的一致性？

建议每个实验室选择一种量测方法并保持前后一致，分别在舒张末期与收缩末期执行对应的测量时相。

Q: 文中是否包含儿童心脏超声的测量建议？

文中指出针对<18岁患者应使用单独发布的ASE儿科指南文件；该快速参考主要面向成人。

Oct 2, 2026

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Standardized guidance for echocardiographic cardiac chamber quantification in adults supports accurate, reproducible assessment of chamber size and function across imaging labs. The quick reference synthesizes key points from the 2015 ASE adult chamber quantification guideline for sonographers and interpreting physicians, emphasizing consistent methods to improve communication and enable comparison between studies while distinguishing normal from abnormal findings. It covers left ventricle, right ventricle, atria, aorta, and inferior vena cava, and includes normative values and references, with pediatric guidance noted for separate use.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pages18

Reading Time45 min

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Left Ventricle (LV) Size and Function

LV Size

Linear Measurements

Volume Measurements

LV Mass Calculations

Left Ventricular Function Assessment

Global Systolic Function Parameters

Regional Function

Right Ventricle (RV) Size and Function

RV Size

RV Function

Atria

Left Atrium (LA) Area and Volume Measurements

Right Atrium (RA) Area and Volume Measurements

Aorta

Inferior Vena Cava

Appendix – Normative Values

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARDIAC CHAMBER QUANTIFICATION IN ADULTS: A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FROM THE ASE WORKFLOW AND LAB MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE Accurate and reproducible assessment of cardiac chamber size and function is essential for clinical care. A standardized methodology creates a common approach to the assessment of cardiac structure and function both within and between echocardiography labs. This facilitates better communication and improves the ability to compare results between studies as well as differentiate normal from abnormal findings in an individual patient. This document summarizes key points from the 2015 ASE Chamber Quantification Guideline and is meant to serve as quick reference for sonographers and interpreting physicians. It is designed to provide guidance on chamber quantification for adult patients; a separate ASE Guidelines document that details recommended quantification methods in the pediatric age group has also been published and should be used for patients < 18 years of age (3) . (1) For details of the methodology and the rationale for current recommendations, the interested reader is referred to the complete Guideline statement. Figures and tables are reproduced from ASE Guidelines. (1,2) Table of Contents: 1. Left Ventricle (LV) Size and Function p. 2 a. LV Size p. 2 i. Linear Measurements p. 2 ii. Volume Measurements p. 2 iii. LV Mass Calculations p. 3 b. Left Ventricular Function Assessment p. 4 i. Global Systolic Function Parameters p. 4 ii. Regional Function p. 5 2. Right Ventricle (RV) Size and Function p. 6 a. RV Size p. 6 b. RV Function p. 8 3. Atria p. 10 a. Left Atrium (LA) Area and Volume Measurements p. 10 b. Right Atrium (RA) Area and Volume Measurements p. 12 4. Aorta p. 13 5. Inferior Vena Cava p. 15 6. Appendix – Normative Values p. 16 References: 1. Lang RM, Badano LP, Mor-Avi V, et al. Recommendations for cardiac chamber quantification by echocardiography in adults: an update from the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2015;28:1-39 .e14 . 2. Rudski LG, Lai WW, Afilato J, et al. Guidelines for the echocardiographic assessment of the right heart in adults: a report from the American Society of Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2010;23:685-713. 3. Lopez L, Colan SD, Frommelt PC, Ensing GJ, Kendall K, Younoszai AK, Lai WW, Geva T. Recommendations for quantification methods during the performance of a pediatric echocardiogram: a report from the Pediatric Measurements Writing Group of the American Society of Echocardiography Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Council. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2010 May;23(5):465-95. Notice and Disclaimer: This report is made available by ASE as a courtesy reference source for members. This report contains recommendations only and should not be used as the sole basis to make medical practice decisions or for disciplinary action against any employee. The statementsand recommendations contained in this report are primarily based on the opinions of experts, rather than on scientifically verified data. ASE makes no express or implied warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information in this report, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASE be liable to you, your patients, or any other third parties for any decision made or action taken by you or such other parties in reliance on this information. Nor does your use of this information constitute the offering of medical advice by ASE or create any physician-patient relationship between ASE and your patients or anyone else. ASE Workflow & Lab Management Taskforce: David A. Orsinelli, MD, FASE (Chair), Alicia Armour, BS, MA, RDCS, FASE, Jeanne De Cara, MD, FASE, Brian Fey, RDCS, ACS, FASE, Peter Frommelt, MD, FASE, Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD, FASE, Jane Mars

FAQs

这份指南的主要目的是什么？

提供成人超声心动图心腔定量评估的标准化、可重复的方法要点，帮助在不同实验室之间形成一致的评估方式，并支持在个体患者中区分正常与异常发现。

文中如何强调检查方法的一致性？

建议每个实验室选择一种量测方法并保持前后一致，分别在舒张末期与收缩末期执行对应的测量时相。

文中是否包含儿童心脏超声的测量建议？

文中指出针对<18岁患者应使用单独发布的ASE儿科指南文件；该快速参考主要面向成人。

Oct 2, 2026

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