cardiology
LVEF by Simpson Biplane Method
Simpson's biplane method of discs for measuring left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) on echocardiography. Gold standard 2D echo technique using apical 4-chamber and 2-chamber views.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Empagliflozin (Elderly HFpEF/HFrEF) · SGLT2 Inhibitor
- Carvedilol · Beta-Blocker / HFrEF
- Lisinopril (HFrEF / Post-MI) · ACE Inhibitor / HFrEF
- Candesartan (HFrEF / ACEi Intolerance) · ARB / HFrEF
- Hydralazine + Isosorbide Dinitrate (HFrEF) · HFrEF — ACEi/ARB Intolerant
- Sacubitril/Valsartan (Elderly HFrEF) · ARNI — Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitor
Pathways
- Acute Heart Failure · ESC 2021 Heart Failure Guidelines; NICE NG106
- NSTEMI / Unstable Angina · ESC 2020 NSTEMI Guidelines; NICE NG185
- New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation · ESC 2020 AF Guidelines; NICE NG196
- Hypertensive Emergency · ESC/ESH 2018 Hypertension Guidelines; NICE NG136
- Bradycardia Management · Resuscitation Council UK ABCDE; ESC 2021 Pacing Guidelines
- Ventricular Tachycardia / Fibrillation · Resuscitation Council UK ACLS; ESC 2022 Ventricular Arrhythmia Guidelines
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.