LV Systolic Function
BSE normal reference values
Ejection fraction categories
BSE categories for LV ejection fraction (biplane Simpson's)
Normal ≥55%; borderline low 50–54%; impaired 36–49%; severely impaired ≤35% (same cut-offs for males and females).
| Category | LVEF (%) |
|---|---|
| Normal | ≥55 |
| Borderline low | 50–54 |
| Impaired | 36–49 |
| Severely impaired | ≤35 |