# dP/dt echo demonstration

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- Content type: Blog
- Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/blog/tips-tricks/dpdt-echo-demonstration
- Published: April 9, 2010
- Last updated: February 5, 2019

## Overview
Learn how to measure the dP/dt and what the pitfalls of this method are in this echo demonstration.

## Snapshot
- Category: Tips & Tricks

## Content
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The dP/dt is a good way to assess the contractility of the left ventricle using echocardiography. In this echo demonstration, you will learn how to obtain a good signal, how to measure the dP/dt and what the pitfalls of this method are. It's only 1:48 minutes long. You can probably hold your breath longer (unless you dP/dt is below 500mmHg/sec). Still, time well invested.

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