# How can I measure the LV volume using the Simpson method?

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- Content type: Blog
- Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/blog/echo-demos/how-can-i-measure-lv-volume-using-simpson-method
- Published: May 20, 2019
- Last updated: June 3, 2019

## Overview
In this video you will learn a skill any reputable echocardiographer must own: measuring the volume of the left ventricle using the Simpson method.

## Snapshot
- Category: Echo Demos

## Authors
- [Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC](/speaker/30) - Cardiologist, Head of Digital Learning; Medical University of Vienna

## Content
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In this video you will learn a skill any reputable echocardiographer must own: measuring the volume of the left ventricle using the Simpson method. This is also the basis for the so important calculation of ejection fraction (EF), which you need to perform in many exams.