{"id":111054,"date":"2023-07-28T19:38:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T19:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=111054"},"modified":"2023-07-28T19:38:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T19:38:34","slug":"cci-echo-exam-200-questions-and-correct-answers-real-exam-questions-and-correct-answersverified-answersagrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/28\/cci-echo-exam-200-questions-and-correct-answers-real-exam-questions-and-correct-answersverified-answersagrade\/","title":{"rendered":"CCI ECHO EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>which of the following is critical for a proper acquisition of complete cardiac cycles in digital imaging<br>a high quality EKG signal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents with a clinical history of stable angina.what medication is most likely to be listed in her chart that is related to this clinical history<br>nitroglycerin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a three lead EKG is used for resting echocardiography where are the electrods placed<br>under the right and left clavicle at the mid-clavicular line and on the lower left abdomen within the rib cage frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the American heart association recommends that a rescuer try to perform at least_______________compressions per minute on a child or infant<br>100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when transporting a patient in a wheelchair with an IV bag<br>you should always transport the IV bag above the level of the patient&#8217;s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes the best patient position for obtaining the Supraternal notch view<br>suspine with neck extended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes the correct method of needle insertion for an intravenous catheter prior to a dobutamine stress echo<br>position the needle as parallel to the skin as possible when puncturing vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient is referred for an echo due to a history of osler Weber rendu syndrome which of the following exams would best evaluate the cardiovascular abnormalities related to this syndrome.<br>saline contrast echo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if there is a weak signal and significant fluctuation in the vertical position of the EKG tracing across the screen<br>the skin contact with the electroids is poor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is not the proper procedure for disinfection of instruments between patients<br>all needles used in. cardiocentesis procedures should be sent out for sterilization after each use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>an EKG performed during an echocardiogram requires the use of three leads which of the following is not a standard location for lead placement<br>right leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following patients would need a guardian to sign an informed consent form for a pericardiocentesis<br>a patient with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following can increase the risk of a vasovagal response to contrast injection<br>drink a caffeinated drink the day of the exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes the proper explanation of a 2d echo exam to a female patient<br>you will tell her that the exam uses ultrasound waves that are not harmful to look at the size and function of the heart at rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>preparing for a microbubble contrast echo to evaluate the left ventricle requires all of the following except<br>explain to the patient that the contrast is sailing based and presents no risk of allergic reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>for the best results when performing a dedicated CW Doppler evaluation of the aortic valve with the probe located along the right sternal order the patient should be placed in the<br>right lateral decubitus position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following statements is false regarding requirement preparation for beginning and ultrasound exam<br>always place the cord around your neck or shoulder to avoid dragging the cord across open stores wounds or ulcers during the exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following task is not normally performed prior to the start of the echo exam<br>offer treatment options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what patient parameters are required to calculate the body surface area<br>height and centimeters in weight in kilograms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the universal precautions standards were created by which of the following organizations<br>Center of disease control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents for an echo and the order does not list an indication for the exam you review the chart for the patient history to locate an appropriate indication for the echo which of the following is an appropriate indication to perform an echo<br>lab work that demonstrates the presence of staphylococcus aureus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following items should be available in the echo room for a patient who is suffering from anaphylactic response caused by a contrast injection<br>hydrocortisone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>transesophageal transducers are considered <strong><em><strong><em>__________devices that should be disinfected using____________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><br>semi-critical high level disinfectant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the American heart association recommends compressions and breaths are used in single rescuer or daughter CPR<br>30\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents for an echo following a recent cardiac MRI that demonstrates egg shell calcification of the pericardium what cardiac abnormality will most likely be identified on the echo<br>constructive pericarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>why would a cardiologist request a t e e exam on a patient before performing a synchronized cardiovision for chronic atrial fibrillation<br>to roll out thrombus formation in the left atrium and appendage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is not a required part of an informed consent form<br>percentage of patients that have experienced complications after the same procedure at the facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if you set the game to the lowest level and slowly increase it until an echo is identified on the image what are you evaluating on the ultrasound system<br>minimum sensitivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following statements is true regarding damage to the matching layer of the transducer<br>it causes an increased risk of electrical shock to the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you are performing a resting echo with contrast for wall motion evaluation just after the injection of microbubble contrast the patient complains of feeling short of breath and their face appears to be flushed the heart rate on the EKG is 117 BPM which of the following correctly describes their symptoms<br>the patient is most likely experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the contrast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes an important reason to verify the US examination that is ordered is the exam that should really be performed<br>when the suspected diagnosis is not able to be evaluated by the exam that is ordered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is an inappropriate reason to contact the physician to request cancellation of a treadmill stress test for a patient<br>patient has unstable angina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is an absolute contraindiction for a stress echo<br>more than one of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes the expacted procedure to verify you have the proper patient for the requested exam<br>use the patient&#8217;s wristband provided by the hospital to verify the patient&#8217;s name and medical record number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what type of precautions is required for patient that had a renal transplant yesterday<br>protective environment precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if a patient takes a beta blocker the morning of their stress echo<br>the exam should be rescheduled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following correctly describes the best patient position for performing a transesophageal echo<br>left lateral decubitus with head elevated about 30\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if a patient has a pacemaker in the left chest where is the electrode for the left arm placed for a three lead EKG<br>three to five inches below the pacemaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a 76-year-old female with diabetes htn and COPD is sent to the vascular lab for a 6-month follow-up on a aortic stenosis what is the best patient position to use for the exam<br>left lateral decube or suspine with the head elevated and neck extended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is the responsibility of the sonographer before the transthoracic echo exam begins<br>calculate the body surface area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>according to American heart association guidelines where do you place your hands to perform abdominal thrust on a conscious female who is 36 weeks pregnant and is choking<br>chest thrust are performed instead of abdominal thrust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the following tasks are normally performed prior to the start of the echo exam except<br>obtain information on treatment options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following best describes the primary reason why the te probe are soaked in a disinfectant for a specific amount of time<br>soaking the probe too long in a disinfectant solution can damage the bonding effect of the glue used to assemble the probes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you are reviewing prior reports for today&#8217;s exams and note that one of the patients just had a echo for months ago when the patient arrives he states that he has no new symptoms but was told to come for a follow-up exam by his referring doctor the only finding on the prior exam was aortic insufficiency with a pressure have time of 230 milliseconds which of the following should you do next<br>review the diastolic LV size on the last study to compare to today&#8217;s measurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when placing the electrodes on a patient for a 12-lead EKG for a stress echo the electrodes for V1 and V2 are placed<br>at the fourth intercostal space on either side of the sternum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is benzoin tincture used for<br>to aid an electrode adhesion for EKG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents for an echo and the order does not list an indication for the exam you review the patient history in the chart to locate an appropriate indication for the echo which of the following is an appropriate indication to perform an echo<br>history of chemotherapy for liver carcinoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following information should be never be entered into the ultrasound system as identifying information<br>social security number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when using an automated external defibrillator on a patient in ventricular fibrillation the protocol by the American heart association is<br>to deliver a single shock and reassess the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which lab values are most important for the physician to review prior to scheduling a pericardiocenthesis<br>PT and INR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following transducers can be used to safely scan the patient<br>betadine and filtration of the matching layer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when placing the electrodes on a patient for a 12-lead EKG for two a stress echo the electrode for a left leg is placed<br>at the interior electric line between the last rib and the illiac crest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following describes how to obtain the diastolic systemic blood pressure<br>record the pressure level at the last sound heard before the pulsation disappear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is a responsibility of the sonographer assisting with a pericardiocentesis<br>instruct the patient breathing techniques necessary during the procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>infection control procedures and precautions utilized for all patients are collectively referred<br>standard precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is not an expected symptom of a vasovagal response<br>tachycardia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents for an echocardiogram that is 63 and 320 lbs which transducer would be the best transducer to use to perform the echo<br>2MHz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you notice the cord of the echo transducer is slightly separated from the back of the probe which of the following describes the appropriate action to take next<br>place a service call for the probe and reschedule all appointments until it is repaired<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you arrive at the hospital to start your shift at 7:00 a.m. and there are numerous orders for patients exams there is a stat echo in the ER due to chest trauma is that echo in ICU for severe pulmonary htn pre ventilator assessment an echo ordered on the third floor for suspected CHF and t e e for pre-op for a mitral valve replacement at 10:00 a.m. which of the following lists the proper order to perform these exams based on exam indication in physician requests<br>chest trauma severe pulmonary HTN TEE for pre-op suspected CHF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following drugs should be immediately available in case of an anaphylactic reaction when performing a contrast echo<br>epinephrine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patient presents for suspected loeffler endocarditis which of the following related information should you look for in the charts that would support the diagnosis<br>eosinophil level on complete blood count<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylactic reaction to contrast media<br>dyspnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>patience having a t e e or stress echo<br>should be NPO 4 to 6 hours prior to the exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the ultrasound system relies on the ____________for accurate recording of the motion clips on an echo<br>our wave and t-wave on the EKG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following must be reviewed on a prior echo when following the progression of aortic stenosis<br>the window used to obtain the highest aortic velocity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what type of precautions is required for a patient with MRSA<br>contact precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>why can&#8217;t tea eat pros be thermally sterilized<br>if the probe is heated above the curry temperature the piezoelectric properties will be lost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following statements is correct regarding inspecting a TEE probe for a potential electrical hazard<br>normal use of disinfecting agents can lead to damage of the coding which will cause a risk of electrical hazard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following patients would benefit the most from a te exam<br>St Jude ave with suspected stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following lab tests should be performed regularly for a patient with a star Edwards valve<br>prothrombin time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if a patient experiences significant left-sided trepapnea how will this change how you perform the echo exam<br>the patient will need to be scanned in the spine or semi-erect position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when placing the electrodes on a patient for a 12-lead EKG for to a stress echo the electrode for left arm is placed<br>2 cm below the left clavicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is true regarding hand washing recommendations in the standard precautions guidelines<br>hands should be always be washed before and after assisting with any type of interconventional procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following would be a contradiction for using only amyl nitrate to evaluate MVP<br>severe Arctic stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following items is not part of a standard patient history required prior to an echocardiogram<br>electroencephalogram report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitral Valve prolapse and Aortic dilation<br>Which abnormalities commonly go with Marfan&#8217;s?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ischemic Heart Disease<br>Papillary muscle dysfunction usually results from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 mm<br>In order to record the veg of endocarditis by echo, it must be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4<br>How many veins connect the pulmonary vascular bed with the LA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>infiltrative<br>Which cardiomyopathy is associated with amyloidosis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diastolic<br>Which m-mode finding is considered to be a specific indicator of a fenestrated AV?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSD<br>Pulmonic stenosis in uncommon as an isolated defect and is usually accompanied with a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positioning the tdx in too high an intercostal space<br>false overriding of the aorta may be produced on the m-mode echo by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>rheumatic mitral stenosis<br>A fib is most common with what valvular disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>bovine, equine, or porcine valve<br>Example of a bioprosthetic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pericardial effusion may not be present<br>When a patient has a clinical diagnosis of pericarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>less than 0.06 seconds after MV closure<br>TV closure usually occurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>coronary artery aneurysm<br>Kawasaki&#8217;s disease may lead to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pulsed doppler<br>which echo technique is best for the detection of MR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fossa ovalis region of the atrial septum<br>atrial myxomas are usually attached to the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>apical 5 and apical long axis view<br>which 2d views are best for direct imaging of a discrete subaortic membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>constrictive pericarditis<br>premature opening of the pulmonary valve may be seen in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>low CO<br>an underestimation of AS may occur because of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pressure half-time<br>Estimation of MV area from doppler is calculated by the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>apical 4<br>What is the standard view for contrast study with an ASD?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aortic Insufficiency<br>The doppler jet of MS obtained at the apex is sometimes confused with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>be higher following long R-R intervals<br>For patients with AS and A fib, peak systolic aortic velocity will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>reversal in color<br>Aliasing on color flow doppler is shown by a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>aortic insuffiency<br>Premature MV closure on mmode is a sign of high LV diastolic pressure in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV prolapse<br>Midsystolic clicks and or late systolic murmurs are most characteristic of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASD and bicuspid AV<br>The two most frequently encountered congenital heart lesions in adults are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>an infected MV<br>On m-mose a flail MV may have a similar appearance to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aneurysm formation<br>One of the most common complications of a myocardial infarction is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>damped<br>in pericardial effusion the motion of the pericardium may be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TV<br>On 2D Echo, a cleft MV may be confused with an anatomic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>subcostal 4 chamber<br>In which view is the ultrasound beam most perpendicular to the IAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>be continuous wave<br>To determine peak AS velocity the tdx should be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LA enlargement and signs of pulmonary hypertension<br>secondary findings in mitral stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LVH<br>patients with longstanding AS will have<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>left ventricular dimension changes<br>Patients with AI may have serial echos for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>abnormal wall motion<br>A left ventricular thrombus is usually in an area of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>myocardial infarction<br>Rupture of the IVS is most commonly a complication of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T wave<br>Ventricular repolarization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricuspid regurgitation<br>A common cause for right ventricular volume overload<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aortic insufficiency<br>Premature closure of the MV can be seen in patients with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calcified mitral annulus<br>Most common cause of MR in elderly patients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitral stenosis<br>LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>narfans<br>What syndromes fit with AI, Aortic dilation, dissection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>check LV size<br>Why follow chronic AI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>post valvuloplasty<br>When is mitral pressure half-time NOT accurate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right ventricular systolic pressure<br>Given TR and RA pressure, what can you calculate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>severe MR<br>If a pt has a dilated LV and thin septum what might be going on with this patient?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pulmonary venous flow<br>What is the best way to determine severity of Mitral regurgitation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carcinoid<br>Which cardiac pathology affects valves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>causing restrictive diastolic filling<br>Cardiac tamponade is rapid filling fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI<br>Peripheral contrast is NOT useful in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>because of the coronary arteries<br>Why are the RCC, LCC, and NCC called what they are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>atrioventricular sulcus<br>Where does the left anterior descending artery originate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricuspid Regurgitation<br>A systolic rumble could be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sit them up<br>if you are doing an echo on a supine patient who becomes SOB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pulmonic<br>Which valve is least likely to be affected by rheumatic disease?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valvular areas<br>Gorlin Formula in cath lab is used to calculate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>gender<br>MV inflow velocity should not be affected by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>apical infarction<br>With what disease should you not rely on mmode for quantifying LVEF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI<br>patients with ankylosing spondylitis may develop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>high MI<br>What can cause contrast to disipate too quickly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 cc<br>Normally how much pericardial fluid is present?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hypovolemia (pulmonary hypertension, caridac tamponade, TS all do)<br>All of the following may result in JVD except<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right ventricular increase<br>If a patient has Cor Pulmonale which of the following conditions are most likely to exist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pleural effusion (pericardial effusion, AS, hypertrophic can)<br>An enlarged heart on xray could be all of the following except?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4th<br>Which embryonic arch develops into the trasverse arch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fusiform<br>If you have a uniformly dilated Aortic root the term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>apical infarction<br>The primary cause for papillary muscle dysfunction is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV close<br>Which valve event starts isovolumic contraction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AV closure<br>Which valve event starts isovolumic relaxation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AV open<br>Which valve event ends isovolumic contraction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV open<br>Which valve event ends isovolumic relaxation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>retrograde<br>Systolic reversal of flow is called<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eustachian<br>What is the valve of the IVC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R to L<br>Which shunt causes cyanosis in newborns?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tricuspid<br>Which valve is most likely to have regurgitation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trabiculation<br>What is not a normal type of mass in the heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>irregularly<br>Vegetations are usually shaped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>upstream<br>Vegetations are usually attached<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pericardium and epicardium<br>Most nonprimary cardiac tumors involve the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood stasis<br>Main cause of thrombus formation in the LV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TTE<br>Which modality is best for identifying LV thrombus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<br>Contrast may help with the diagnosis of an apical thrombus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>low LVEF<br>What does not cause LA thrombus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TEE<br>Best modality to diagnose LA thrombus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<br>Pulsus Paradoxus is an inspiratory decline of &gt;10mmHg in systemic blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0.5-2.0 cm<br>Moderate effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Systole<br>Increased intrapericardial pressure results in collapse of RA free wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>subcostal<br>Best view to image pericardial effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With inspiration, RV filling velocities are <strong>_ while LV filling velocities are _<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Pericardial effusion is recognized as an echolucent space around the heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severity of tamponade is detrmined by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chaotic<br>Vegetations have a <strong>_<\/strong> movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\/4<br>Almost <em>_<\/em> of cardiac metastases are due to lung, breast, or hematologic malignancies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>PE in a pt with known malignancy should alert the clinician of cardiac involvemtne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>renal cell carcinoma<br>fingerlike projection protruding into RA from IVC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>LV thrombus is uncommon if there is no wall abnormality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>regurgitation is a common finding with veg and masses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lipoidoma<br>Involved superior and inferior fatty portions of IAS paraing fossa ovalis region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>papillary fibroelastoma<br>Found more often on downstream side of valve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>myxoma<br>Most often are single, protrude into LA from IAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angiosarcoma, Mesothelimas,<br>Malignant primary cardiac tumor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myxoma<br>Causes a plop heard on auscultation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pericarditis<br>inflammation of pericardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Left pleural effusion extends posterior to the descending aorta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Large E, small A<br>Constrictive pericarditis MV inflow doppler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RA<br>pericaridal effusions typically originate near the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25mm\/sec<br>Sweep speed to evaluate for respiratory variation in effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Malignant primary cardiac tumors are rare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LV thrombus<br>strong predictor of subsequent embolic events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Prstheitc valves can be source of emnolic event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>PFO is in 25-30% of people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-2 beats<br>In a bubble study, bubbles should be present on the left side in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>At least 2 injections should be performed with a bubble (one with valsalva, one without)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Pericardial adipose tissue can be mistaken for an effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constrictive Pericarditis<br>Adherent, thickened, and fibrotic pericardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Bioprosthtic valves are used for catheter implantation and are mounted on a compressible stent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>Ball and Cage valves are still in use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age and pannus growth<br>Mechanical valve stenosis or regurg is due to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>true<br>Mechanical valves are prone to thrombus formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLAX<br>Standard <em>__<\/em> plane provides optimal visualization of valve leaflet anatomy\/movement with mechanical valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>midsystolic click and\/or late systolic murmur<br>Clinically, prolapse of the MV is associated with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ischemic heart disease<br>papillary muscle dysfunction usually results from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 mm<br>In order to see a veg it must be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>akinetic<br>When a wall exhibits no motion it is called<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infiltrative<br>What cardiomyopathy is associated with amyloidosis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSD<br>Infundibular pulmonary stenosis is uncommon as an isolated lesion and usually goes with a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ostium secundum<br>Most common type of ASD is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RCA<br>What coronary artery supplies the AV node and SA node?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which Aortic leaflet is the superior one in the PSLA<br>Right Leaflet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the tricuspid leaflets<br>Posterior and Anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronary arteries come off of the..<br>Sinus of Valsalva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the vessels coming off the arch and the most proximal or distal.<br>Innominate (proximal), left carotid, and the left subclavian (distal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What cardiac pathology is associated with bicuspid aortic valves?<br>Coarctation of the Aorta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where do the most aortic Coarctation occur?<br>After the take-off of the left subclavian artery, or within the aortic isthmus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are the pulmonary veins loca? Which ones are seen in this view?<br>Rights and left superior (upper) pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the coronary sinus located?<br>Posterior AV groove<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To visualize the coronary sinus in the apical 4 chamber view you should tilt the transducer..<br>Posterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During which phase do the coronaries fill?<br>early diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the chiari network located?<br>RA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What portion of the pulmonary venous PW Doppler represents atrial systole?<br>A wave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know frequency for TEE probes versus TTE<br>TTE probes are usually higher 5-7MGz, while TTE probes are 2-7MHz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what temperature is it unsafe to use a TEE probe?<br>40-45C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know TEE views by esophageal level (know mid esophageal- ME and transgastric) and degrees.<br>4ch- 0 degrees<br>2ch- 90 degrees<br>LAX- 120 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is the SA node the primary pacemaker?<br>The SA node has the highest intrinsic rate of any cardiac tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The save of contraction (depolarization) moves from the endocardium to the epicardium.<br>Inside to outside. Look at the purkinje fibers above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the absolute refractory state?<br>That period when a muscle cell is not excitable- from phase 1 into phase 3; the &#8216;relative refractory period&#8217; is during phase 3 and the muscle cell might contract if the stimulus is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know what P wave, P-R interval, T wave represents<br>P wave- atrial systole<br>P-R interval- includes P-R segment (from atrial to ventricular depolarization)<br>QRS complex- ventricular diastole (repolarization)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the normal duration for the QRS complex?<br>0.10 sec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank-Sterling Law<br>Increased volume= increased contractility<br>RUBBER BAND THEORY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute AI is hypercontractile because we shift up the Starling curve<br>Chronic AI is failure when we drop off the end<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does a PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) increase LV preload?<br>yes (when shunt L-R)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echo finding for preload vs. afterload\u2026<br>Preload= dilatation<br>Afterload= hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which study does not allows for the calculations of ejection fraction?<br>CXR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does venous return increase or decrease with inspiration?<br>Increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitral valve velocity during inspiration increases or decreases?<br>Increases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatic venous flow reveral indicates <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> TR.<br>Severe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given a TR velocity of 4.0m\/sec what is the RVSP?<br>70mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient has a RVSP of 60mmHg. One year later the RVSP is 30mmHg. What happened to the pt?<br>Coanda effect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coanda Effect- Define.<br>Wall hugging effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary venous systolic flow reversal is..<br>Severe MR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is used in echo to measure dP\/dt?<br>Mitral regurgitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>dP\/dt measurement of mitral regurgitation assesses what?<br>LV systolic dysfunction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>__<\/strong> is the rate of rise of LV pressure?<br>dP\/dt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LAP=<br>systolic BP- MR gradient<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know pressure waveforms for MR (late systolic jump in LA pressure) pg. 97<br>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know about Marfan&#8217;s syndrome.. define<br>Congenital connective tissue disease causing aortic dilatation of MVP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Marfan syndrome, why does aortic dissection and MVP occue?<br>Connective tissue disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know Ehlers-Danlos. Another connecative tissue disorder<br>like Marfan&#8217;s pts, you look for MVP dilated Ao dissection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe Ao aneurysms are greater than:<br>5.0cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know libman-sachs=<br>Lupus and Marantic endocarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Jude is a <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> valve<br>Bi-leaflet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autografts<br>means using pts own tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pannus<br>host tissue overgrowth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are all the cardiomyopathies?<br>Dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, ischemic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which cardiomyopathy is autosomal dominant?<br>Hypertrophic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AHCM)<br>Normal etiology (genetic)<br>Typical spectral Doppler finding (flow acceleration in mid LV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ratio for assessing asymmetric hypertrophy.<br>1.3:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LVOT obstruction cuases the aortic valve to\u2026<br>close in mid systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pts with a history of IV drug abuse may present with\u2026<br>Tricuspid endocarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Venturi Effect can be associated with which cardiomyopathy?<br>Hypertrophic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dos Inderal (beta blocker) increase SAM?<br>No, decreases HR reduces SAM with excercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaga&#8217;s disease (Dilated CM)?<br>posterior and apical thinning septum usually normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know the echo signs of congestive cardiomyopathies:<br>-Multi chamber enlargement<br>-Globally impaired LV contractility<br>-B-Notch on MV M-Mode (increased LVEDP)<br>-Thrombus may be present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of CM might you see in a pt with AIDS?<br>Dilated CM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know post-transplant 2-D appearance..<br>Double atria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amyloid and sarcoid are what type of cardiac abnormalities?<br>Restrictive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hemochromatosis is\u2026<br>excess iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Ground glass&#8221; appearance is related to\u2026 (pg. 123)<br>infiltrative myocarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amyloid LAX- PV inflow will have <strong>_<\/strong> systolic velocity<br>Low<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A restrictive CM has which of the following?<br>Decreased LV compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical ejection fraction in a dilated MC pt might be (for a HCM pt)<br>-15-25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of ventricular filling occurs during\u2026<br>first third of diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a pt has a normal MV inflow but Pulm veins showed a decreased S-wave and D-wave, consider that they might have a <strong><em><strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> pattern.<br>pseudonormal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pericardial effusion can often be seen in patients with\u2026<br>Renal Failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pericardial Effusion Grading Criteria: Small? Med? Large?<br>Small: posterior fluid &lt;1cm Med: anterior and posterior &lt;1cm Large: surrounding the heart &gt;1cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the oblique sinus of the pericardium lie?<br>Posterior to the LA in the PLAX view<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beck&#8217;s Triad? 3 options:<br>a. elevated venous pressure<br>b. Hypotension<br>c. Quiet Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most sensitive way to diagnose cardiac tamponade is:<br>Respiratory variation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What cardiac condition would prevent diastolic right ventricular collapse?<br>Pulmonary Hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients in tamponade cannot <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong><br>Lay flat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>flow variation in tamponade can get a false positive if:<br>a. unstable sample volume<br>b. COPD<br>c. pleural effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What other pericardial abnormality also causes impaired ventriular filling?<br>Constrictive pericarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge, dilated PA, severe TR and RV enlargement best describes:<br>Pulmonary Hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is represented with a decreased &#8220;a&#8221; wave and a flying W?<br>Pulmonary hypertention by M-Mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decreased &#8216;a&#8217; wave means..<br>PHTN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pt has PHTN with a dilated IVC (3cm) which collapsed 50% with sniff. Estimated the RA pressure:<br>15mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common (mechanical) complication of an MI.<br>Aneurysm formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which occurs first in the setting of severe mitral regurgitation due to a flail leaflet?<br>Dilated RV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of MI causes a muscle rupture?<br>inferior MI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition of Ischemia<br>Lack of oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common location for speudoaneurysm is..<br>Inferior basal- NOT apical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>does the wall of a pseudoaneurysm contain endocardium?<br>No, it&#8217;s a rupture across both endo and myocardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What information do you need pre-op in a patient with LV aneurysm?<br>Movement of other walls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Color Doppler in ischemic disease can be good for?<br>VSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you look for in a pt with Kawasaki Disease?<br>Coronoary Artery Aneurysms<br>(R and L coronary artery aneurysms might be called &#8220;mickey mouse ears&#8221;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following terms refers to a decrease in wall motion?<br>Hypokinesis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the IVS motion in a patient with LBBB?<br>Dyskinetic or paradoxical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From where do the coronaries originate?<br>In the L and R aortic sinus of Valsalva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is meant by &#8220;right dominance&#8221;?<br>When the right coronary gives rise to the &#8220;posterior descending artery&#8221; (85% of the time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronaries supply the interatrial septum?<br>Right (also ususally supplies the SA and AV nodes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronary artery feeds the inferoseptal wall?<br>Right coronary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which drug is used in Nuclear Stress Test?<br>Thallium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What would be a containdication to performing a stress test on an athlete with chest pain?<br>Unstable angina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dobutamine provides all the following except responses EXCEPT increasing:<br>Myocardial perfusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common type of ASD?<br>Secundum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return is seen in with what type of ASD?<br>Sinus Venosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the best view to diagnose a sinus venoses ASD?<br>Modified subcostal four chamber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best view to demonstran an ASD?<br>Subcostal 4ch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see an anechoic dropout of the interatrial septum in the aprical 4ch view what should you do?<br>Look in the subcostal 4ch view<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the standard echo view for contrast studies of an ASD?<br>Apical 4ch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many beats to see contrast on the L side in a patient with an ASD? (with a pulmonary shunt)<br>1-2 beats for an ASD. 3-5 beats for a Pulm. shunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where should contrast be injected in order to diagnose a persistent left superior vena cava?<br>Left arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Endocardial cushion defects (AV septal) are associated with:<br>Down syndrome or trisomy 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supracristal location is:<br>Subpulmonic region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inlet location<br>subvalvular low near the mitral and tricuspid valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the most common type of VSD?<br>perimembraneous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculate the RVSP in a patient with 5m\/sec VSD jet and BP of 130\/80 (beware of distractors like RA pressure!)<br>VSD jet= 5m\/sec<br>SBP= 130mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What congenital abnormality has a displaced TV?<br>Ebstein&#8217;s anomaly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a large PDA is not corrected what might develop?<br>Eisenmenger Syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus:<br>Failure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (between the pulmonary artery and descending aorta) to close after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the following is NOT a TET defect?<br>a. Large<br>b. Pulmonic stenosis<br>c. RVH<br>d. ASD<br>ASD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood follows the path of less resistance. <strong><em>_ reverses the __<\/em><\/strong>.<br>Squatting, shunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What part of the heart is most likely to be affected by cardiac contusion?<br>RV (most anterior)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What might be the first indication of metastatic cardiac disease?<br>Pericardial effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which cardiac chamber is most likely involved with metastatic tumors?<br>RA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common benign tumor on the aortic valve is:<br>Papillary fibroelastoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myxoma<br>Benign tumor (most common in adults)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are most fibroelastoma found?<br>Heart valves, mostly mitral and aortic (frond-like)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is the most common benign tumor in children (slow growing)<br>Rhabdomyoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms mimic mitral stenosis<br>Myxoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LA Myxoma are usually attached where<br>interatrial septum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which triculspid leaflets are seen?<br>Medial and anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the LAA on TTE?<br>PSAX Ao valve level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What cardiac pathology is an associated with bicuspid aortic valve?<br>Coarctation of the aorta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In PLAX, which TV leaflets are seen? \\n<br>Anterior and medial\/ septal\\nPosterior can only be seen in RVIT plax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronary Arteries come off the? \\n<br>Sinuses of Valsalva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the structure under the arch? \\n<br>Right Pulmonary Artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The formula for calculating EF is: \\n<br>EDV-ESV \/ EDV x 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroke Volume \\n<br>EDV-ESV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA dimension is measured on M=mode during? \\n<br>End -systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are the pulmonary veins located? \\n<br>Can be seen in Apical 4 chamber w\/inferior angulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you bring in the RVIT in PLAX? \\n<br>Angle Medial and Inferior from Aortic Root. TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you bring in the RVOT in PLAX? \\n<br>Angle Lateral and Superior from Aortic root. PV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the Chiari Network located? \\n<br>RA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the aortic isthmus located? \\n<br>Area between the left subclavian and the ductus arteriosus(where most coarctations occur)Sinus of Valsalva is the most common area of dissections).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>__<\/em> is the most anterior chamber of the heart? \\n<br>RV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary artery is <strong><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> \\n<br>anterior, superior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eustachian valve is located in the? \\n<br>IVC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you see the moderator band in the PLAX? \\n<br>No- Moderator band is located in the RV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the moderator band extend? \\n<br>From the lower intraventricular septum to the anterior wall where it joins the papillary muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spontaneous chordal rupture more often occurs on which leaflet of the Mitral Valve? \\n<br>Posterior \\nAlso psterior medial papillary muscle \\nSingle blood supply to posterior wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart tube normally loops? \\n<br>Anterior and to the right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the coronary sinus located in relation to the descending aorta \\n<br>The coronary sinus is located anterior to the descending aorta. If the coronary sinus is dilated, it can be mistaken for the descending aorta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How would you angle to view the coronary sinus in the apical four chamber view? \\n<br>From the apical four chamber you you would angle inferior in order to visualize the coronary sinus, which is located posterior to the mitral annulus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is it important to know the location of the coronary sinus and the descending aorta? \\n<br>Pericardial Effusions lie posterior to the coronary sinus and anterior to the descending aorta. \\nPleural effusions lie posterior to the descending aorta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is another name for the RVOT? \\n<br>Infundibulum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the coronary sinus located in the parasternal long axis view? \\n<br>The coronary sinus lies in the posterior AV groove. This groove is located between the LA and LV walls and lies posterior to be MV. In the parasternal long axis view, the coronary sinus can sometimes be seen as a small echo free circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What would cause the coronary sinus to become dilated? \\n<br>The coronary sinus dialates due to increased pressure in the RA, increased flow to coronary sinus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe the anatomy of the tricuspid valve, including the name and location if each leaflet. \\n<br>Location is between the Right atria and right ventricle. It has three leaflets: anterior, posterior, and medial or (septal) leaflets. \\nThe names reflect the anatomical relationship to the right ventricle. The medial leaflet is connected to the septal wall. It&#8217;s insertion is located closer to the cardiac apex than that of the anterior mitral valve leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name and describe two main layers of the pericardium? \\n<br>Often referred to as 2 main layers as visceral and parietal. This visceral layer lies directly upon external surface of the heart and is commonly referred as the epicardium. The parietal or fibrous pericardium is the thick outer sac. Pericardial cavity lies between the two layers.Anatomically 3 layers are: serous visceral, serous parietal, fibrous pericardium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the three major coronary arteries. \\n<br>The three major coronary arteries are the right, left ant descending (LAD), and the circumflex arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart tube loops <em>at day ___<\/em> \\n<br>The heart tube loops ANTERIORLY and RIGHTWARD at day 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AV canal is a large communication between the <strong><em><strong>__<\/strong><\/em> and<\/strong> \\n<br>Primitive atria and primitive ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> divides the AV canal into right and left AV orifices \\n<br>Endocardial cushions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ductus arteriosus closes after birth due to increased systemic pressure and becomes the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> \\n<br>Ligamentum arteriosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the two Right to Left shunts in the normal fetal circulation? \\n<br>Foreman ovale\\nDuctus arteriosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following electrical depolarization of the myocardial cell membrane, which ion rushes in first and which ion rushes in later?<br>Sodium is a rest \\n\\n* Calcium is 2nd and responsible for contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\\nWhere is a subaortic membrane (DSS) located?<br>just below the Aortic Valve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricuspid Valve leaflets seen in the PSAX-Aortic valve<br>Medial (septal)\\nAnterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the cardiac walls supplied by each of the coronary arteries.<br>right coronary artery \\na) inferior wall \\nb) inferoseptal \\nc) right ventricular apex \\nd) right ventricular free wall. \\n**RIGHT= inferior, septals, right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Left anterior descending artery &#8211; LAD<br>a) anterior wall \\nb) anteroseptal \\nc) left ventricular apex \\n**LEFT = anterior, apical, left<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circumflex artery<br>a) anterior lateral wall \\nb) inferolateral wall\\nCIRC = laterals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What walls do the LAD supply?<br>Anterior IVS, Anterior Left Ventricle and Apex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What walls do the CX supply?<br>Anterolateral and inferolateral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\\n\\nWhat walls do the Posterior descending artery supply?<br>Inferior Left Ventricle, Inferior Right Ventricle and Inferior IVS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LAD lies in the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> interventricular sulcus?<br>anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>walls and coronary artery circulation on PLAX?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anterior RVOT &#8211; RCA\\n2. anterior IVS &#8211; LAD\\n3. inferolateral &#8211; CX\/RCA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>walls and coronary artery circulation on PSAX?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anterior IVS &#8211; LAD\\n2. anterior &#8211; LAD\\n3. anterolateral &#8211; CX\/LAD\\n4. inferolateral &#8211; CX\/RCA\\n5. inferior &#8211; Posterior descending \\n6. inferior IVS &#8211; Posterior descending \/LAD<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>walls and coronary artery circulation A4?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anterolateral &#8211; CX\/LAD\\n2. apex &#8211; LAD\\n3. inferior IVS &#8211; LAD\/RCA\\n4. lateral Right Ventricle &#8211; RCA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>walls and coronary artery circulation Apical 2 Ch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anterior &#8211; LAD\\n2. apex &#8211; LAD\\n3. inferior &#8211; Posterior descending artery (of the RCA)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The circumflex artery supplies?<br>anterolateral and inferolateral walls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Posterior descending artery ( of the right coronary artery) supplies?<br>inferior Left Ventricle, inferior Right Ventricle and inferior IVS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anterior septum and anterior wall of the Left Ventricle is supplied by the?<br>LAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\\n\\nThe anterolateral, lateral and inferolateral walls of the Left Ventricle are supplied by the?<br>Circumflex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inferior wall of the Left Ventricle and inferior septum are supplied by the?<br>Posterior descending artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cardiac apex is supplied by the?<br>LAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronary artery provides blood to the Right Ventricle?<br>RCA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronary artery provides blood to the inferior septal walls in right dominant?<br>Posterior descending artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which walls of the left ventricle are seen in the parasternal and apical long axis views<br>The anterior septal and the inferolateral walls of the LV are seen in the parasternal apical long axis Views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which two aortic valve leaflets are seen in these views?<br>The right &amp; non coronary leaflets are seen in these views. The right leaflet is on top (superior) and the non-coronary is on the bottom (inferior)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are the coronary arteries located on the surface of the heart?<br>The coronary arteries are located on the outer, epicardial surface of the heart as follows: \\nthe right coronary artery (RCA) arises from the right aortic root sinus, follows the right atrioventricular junction, and to descends along the posterior interventricular groove. \\nThe left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) follows the Anterior interventricular groove. \\nThe circumflex coronary artery&#8217;s or courses along the left AV junction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications with MI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pericarditis\/PE\\n2. Dressler&#8217;s syndrome (PE post MI)\\n3. Left Ventricle true aneurysm\\n4. Left Ventricle false or pseudo aneurysm\\n5. Left Ventricle thrombus\\n6. Ventricular septal defect \\n7. papillary muscle dysfunction\\n8. Right Ventricle infarct<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While scanning a 43 old man with history of an old myocardial infarction, you notice at the anterior cardiac wall is akinetic. Which coronary artery is most likely to have been involved in the infarction?<br>The left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, which supplies blood to the inferior cardiac wall, is most likely to have been involved. This artery also supplies the inferior portion of ventricular septum and the left ventricular apex. \\n**LEFT = anterior, apical, left<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the apical 4 ch view of another patient, the distal ventricular septum and left ventricular apex are hypo-contractile. Which coronary artery is most likely to be diseased?<br>Again, the left Anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery is the most likely choice. Some patients with distal septal hypocontractility, the proximal portion of the septum moves normally because it is supplied by the RCA. \\nNOTE: LEFT= left, ant, apicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To visualize the inferior lateral wall the left ventricle, which 2D view would you use?<br>The anteriolateral wall of the left ventricle is best visualized in the apical four chamber view.( The lateral wall can also be seen in the short axis views, but the four chamber view is the best.)\\nNOTE: 2 CH is anterior &amp; inferior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the Right Atrium is?<br>5mmHG\\nNOTE: RIGHT SIDED PULMONARY PRESSURES ARE LOWER THAN THE LEFT\\n\\nRight Atrium=5, Right Ventricle=25, PA=25 5-25-25\\nLeft Atrium=10, Left Ventricle=120, Aorta =120. 10-130-120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the Right Ventricle is?<br>25\/5mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the PA is?<br>25\/10mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the Left Atrium is?<br>10mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the Left Ventricle is?<br>120\/10mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal intracardiac pressure for the Aorta is?<br>120\/80mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe the normal mitral valve anatomy<br>The mitral valve is a bi-leaflet valve situated between the left atrium on the left ventricle. The valves anterior leaflet is relatively long, lies close to the aorta, and comprises one third of the valves circumference. The posterior leaflet is shorter and is usually divided into three sections (scallops). Both the anterior and the posterior leaflets are attached to the ventricular Papillary muscle by multiple cordae tendonae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which aortic leaflet is the superior one in the parasternal long axis view?<br>Right leaflet (the posterior leaflet is the non coronary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During which phase do the coronaries fill?<br>Early diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhalation of amyl nitrite causes?<br>Decreased after load\\n-Vasodilator\\n-BP drops\\n-less blood comes back\\n-HR increases\\n\\nDecreases vascular resistance. Increases forward flow murmurs decreases AR\/MR ( retro flow murmurs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When is Left Ventricle pressure the lowest?<br>Early diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of mitral deformity occurs where there is only ONE PAPILLARY MUSCLE into which both chordae insert\\nOR insertion of mitral chord into a single papillary muscle?<br>Parachute mitral valve\\nNOTE: MOST COMMON FORM OF CONGENITAL MITRAL STENOSIS&#8211;it is a rare cause of mitral stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the most common chamber for a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm to rupture into?<br>Right Atrium \\nNOTE: SINUS OF VALSALVA IS MOST COMMON AREA OF ANEURYSM IN MITRAL STENOSIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Systolic flow reversal of bubbles in the IVC is indicated of Tricuspid Regurgitation or tamponade?<br>Tricuspid Regurgitation\\n\\nSevere grade TR\\n\\nRegurgitation is a preload= volume = Dilitation\\nIt affects the chamber behind it. ( which is Left atria and the Ivc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is used in echo to measure dp\/dt?<br>Mitral Regurgitation\\n\\nNOTE: \\nThe rate (dP\/dt max) of left ventricle (LV) pressure rise in early systole measures LV SYSTOLIC FUNCTION.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is beck&#8217;s triad?<br>-elevated venous pressure\\n-hypotension\\n-quiet heart\\nassociated with acute tamponade\\n* IT IS THE CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIAC TAMPONADE\\n\\nBecks triad ( cardiac tamponade ) 3 Ds\\nDistant heart sounds\\nDistended jugular veins \\nDecreased arterial pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge, dilated PA, severe Tricuspid Regurgitation and Right Ventricle enlargement best describes?<br>Pulmonary hypertension\\n\\nTricuspid reguritation. Is a preload, volume overload affects chambers ahead of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of aneurysms during systole:<br>Increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common (mechanical) complication of an MI.<br>Aneurysm formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following occurs first in the setting of severe mitral regurgitation due to a flail leaflet?<br>Dilated Right Ventricle\\n\\nFLAIL LEAFLET WILL CAUSE MITRAL REGURGITATION\\n\\nThis is a sudden onset (acute) and the heart does not have time to adjust yo the pressure difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What type of MI causes papillary muscle rupture?<br>inferior MI\\n-Inferior pap muscle has a single blood supply (Medial papillary muscles receives dual blood supply and is less likely to rupture)\\n\\n* posterior papillary muscle single blood supply is most likely to rupture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From where do the coronaries originate?<br>In the LEFT and RIGHT aortic sinus of Valsalva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronary supplies the Interatrial septum?<br>Right (also usually supplies the SA and AV nodes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which coronary artery feeds the inferoseptal wall?<br>Right coronary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What would be a contraindication to performing a stress test on an athlete with chest pain?<br>Unstable angina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that Atropine may be given at peak dose if the target heart rate is not reached.<br>Peak HR is 80%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculate the RVSP in a patient with 5m\/sec VSD jet and BP of 130\/80<br>RVSP=SBP-4(V)2 \\n =130-4(5)2 \\n =130-4(25)2\\n =130-100\\n =30 mm Hg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your patient has a dilated Left Ventricle and thin septum what might be going on with this patient?<br>Severe mitral regurgitation.\\n\\nOn M mode anterior motion of the posterior leaflet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which view shows the coronary sinus in long axis?<br>Apical 4 chamber with posterior angulation\\nNOTE: PLSVC, CHF, PHTN = dialated CS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the left anterior descending coronary artery originate?<br>anterior intraventricular sulcus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are right-sided pressures elevated with a Valsalva maneuver?<br>During the strain phase=No \\nDuring the release phase=Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which clinical finding is associated with a friction rub?<br>pericardial effusion- \\nconstrictive pericarditis (which leads to PE)- friction rub. \\nConstrictive pericarditis impaired ventricular filling\\nPericardial knock Similar in timing to a very loud S3. It&#8217;s caused by an abrupt cessation of early diastolic inflow.\\n &#8211; respiratory variations of MV and TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the sinus venous turn into?<br>Atrial connections (IVC, SVC, pulmonary veins, CS and part of the atria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In normal development which is the last to close?<br>patent foramen ovale \\nFirst to close is. ASD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Qp\/Qs?<br>Qp pulmonary circulatory flow\\nQs = systemic circulatory flow\\nASD surgery is mainly considered when the Qp\/Qs exceed?\\n1:5\\nNormal ratio 1:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the Qp\/Qs for an ASD?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1 for left to right shunt \\n&lt; 1 for right to left shunt<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients with A-fib which heart sound would be missing?<br>Fourth (occurs during atrial contraction)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you position a patient for using a Pedoff probe along the right sternal border?<br>right lateral decubitus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 52 year old woman develops a murmur after a myocardial infarction. What is the most likely etiology?<br>ventricular septal defect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Transporting a Patient with a Urinary Catheter the bag should always be ?<br>-Below the patients bladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 52 year old women developes a murmur after a myocardial infarction. What is the most likely etiology?<br>Ventricular septal defect VSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following choices would not be used to correct for pulced wave doppler aliasing?<br>Use of higher frequency probe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you position a patient for using a Pedoff probe along the right sternal border?<br>Right lateral decubitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient with down syndrome is referred to your lab for an echo. Which of the following cardiac defects would you likely find?<br>Atrioventricular Canal defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a pharmacological echo stress test using Dobutamine which drug is given if the patient dosnt reach target heart rate?<br>Atropine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you position a patient for a TEE exam?<br>Left lateral decubitus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you measure the LVOT too big how will this affect your measurement for the aortic area?<br>Area is to large<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient with AIDS ( acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) might present with what type of cardiomyopathy?<br>Dilated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 3 year old patient comes to the lab with a systolic murmur. what is the most likely etiology?<br>Ventricular septal defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a patient with COPD which frequency transducer would most likely result in the best images?<br>2.25MHz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the best stress echo technique for revealing hibernating or stunned myocardium?<br>Dobutamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are in the emergency department and a patient presents with the signs and symptoms of aortic dissection. which modality would give you the most rapid diagnosis?<br>TEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which is the proper term when the pulmonic valve is removed and put in place of the aortic valve in the same patient?<br>autograft<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that pericarditis (pericardial Effusion) can present with positional chest pain.<br>Hurts more in certain positions or when changing positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the 1st structure seen when imaging from the suprasternal notch?<br>Aortic arch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following drugs is used in Nuclear stress test?<br>Thallium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is the most important echo to do?<br>Murmur Post MI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what time during fetal growth is the heart first fully developed?<br>40 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>on the 3oth day, the trunks normally divides. what anomaly occurs if the truncus does not divide?<br>Truncus ateriosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sinus venosus forms all of the following except:<br>Pulmonary arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truncus ateriosus forms all of the following except:<br>Pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what are the two right to left saints in the normal fetal circulation?<br>Foramen oval and ductus arteriosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following left to right shunts is the last to close in the normal post partum period? when does it close ?<br>patent foramen ovale, closes at the end of the first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the normal fetal circulation, which of the following has the least amount of blood flow?<br>pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the following hemodynamic events occur post delivery except:<br>Left atrial pressure decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fetal ductus arteriosus closes soon after birth. what structure does it become?<br>ligamentum arteriosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary artery and aorta in the fetus. at what site does the ductus attach to the aorta?<br>aortic isthmus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the following five structures are activated during a single cardiac cycle. Rank them in the normal order of activation.<br>SA node<br>AV node<br>Bundle of His<br>left bundle branch<br>purkinje fibers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following structures is the primary pacemaker of the heart?<br>SA node<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the resting state, which of the following ions are pumped out of the cells of the myocardium?<br>Sodium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following electrical depolarization of the myocardial cell membrane, which ion rushes in first, and which ion rushes in later?<br>sodium followed by calcium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following helps slow heart muscle contraction?<br>potassium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the cardiac cell action potential, what phases are included in the absolute refractory period?<br>phases 1 into phase 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when contraction against which of the following pressures will the velocity of muscle cell contraction be more rapid?<br>75 mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what happens to the beat following a premature ventricular depolarization ?<br>the beat is stronger than a typical beat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the Frank sterling Law?<br>the more the heart muscle is stretched, the more forcefully it contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following best describes preload?<br>LV filling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the following tend to increase preload except:<br>AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what best describes afterload?<br>aortic pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the following tend to increase after load except?<br>MR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the predominant echo findings associated with increased after load?<br>LV hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the predominant echo finding associated with increased preload?<br>LV Dilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterload equals :<br>hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preload equals :<br>Dilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a patients blood pressure is 120\/80mmHg, stroke volume is 80mL,R-R interval is .86, heart rate is 70 beats\/min, and age is 42 years. what is the patients cardiac output?<br>5.5L\/min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiac output=<br>heart rate x stroke volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the normal circulation, what is the value of the Qp\/Qs ratio?<br>1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a patient with a VSD, which of the following sites will provide a measure of pulmonic flow?<br>Mitral Valve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following best describes a patient with sever MR?<br>RF=50%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heart muscle beats automatically, without outside stimulation, the rate that the heart naturally contracts is called the inherent rate. which of the following terms has the same meaning as inherent?<br>intrinsic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what time during fetal growth is the heart fully developed?<br>40 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>on the 30th day, the truncus normally divides. what anomaly occurs if the truncus does not divid ?<br>Truncus arteriosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sinus venosus formal all of the following except<br>pulmonary arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truncus arteriosus forms all of the following except<br>Pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the two right to left shunts in the normal fetal circulation?<br>Foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the normal fetal circulation, which of the following has the least amount of blood flow?<br>Pulmonary veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fetal ductus arterioles closes soon after birth. what structure does it become?<br>ligamantum arteriosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which of the following is the primary pacemaker of the heart<br>SA node<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the following are cardiac responses to increase sympathetic stimulation except:<br>Increased R-R interval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stimulation of the vagus never will result in<br>Increased R-R interval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>during the cardiac cycle, which valve event most closely follows the p-wave on the EKG?<br>TV closure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what hemodynamic event follows the p-wave on the EKG?<br>Atrial systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What hemodynamic event follows the R-wave on the EKG?<br>isovolumic contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the cardiac cycle, which valve event most closely follows the R-Wave on the EKG?<br>Pulmonic valve opening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the cardiac cycle, which valve event most closely follows the T-wave on the EKG?<br>Aortic valve closure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What hemodynamic event follows the T-wave on the EKG?<br>isovolumic relaxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which TWO of the following pressures allows for the evaluation of AS?<br>LV pressure<br>Aortic pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which TWO of the following allows for the evaluation of mitral stenosis?<br>LV pressure<br>LA pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which TWO of the following pressures allows for the evaluation of pulmonic stenosis?<br>RV pressure<br>PA Pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which TWO of the following pressures allows for the evaluation of tricuspid stenosis?<br>RA pressure<br>RV pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: The hemodynamic evaluation of MR is performed during diastole<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: The hemodynamic evaluation of aortic stenosis is performed during diastole?<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: The hemodynamic evaluation of tricuspid stenosis is performed during diastole<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: The hemodynamic evaluation of pulmonic regurgitation is performed during diastole<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following flow patterns is most likely to be longest?<br>Pulmonic insufficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What valve closures are associated with the first heart sound ?<br>Mitral &amp; tricuspid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what valve even is associated with the second heart sound?<br>Aortic Closure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following grades represents a murmur that is most faint?<br>2 of 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thrill is most like associated with which of the following murmurs?<br>grade 5 to 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: A crescendo-decrescendo murmur is quite often associated with a stenosis<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a typical or normal value for hematocrit?<br>40%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: Mean right Atrial pressure is less than mean left atrial pressure<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is a typical value for mean left atrial pressure<br>10mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is a typical value for mean right atrial pressure?<br>5mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the normal O2 saturation of the blood in the pulmonary artery?<br>75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the normal O2 saturation of the blood in the pulmonary vein?<br>100%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where is the oxygen saturation of blood the lowest ?<br>Coronary sinus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T or F: the size of a color flow jet is always related to the volume of blood creating the jet.<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During systole, the aortic and LV pressure are quite different. what is this fin find indication of?<br>Aortic stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During diastole, the RA pressure is much higher then RV pressure, what does this indicate?<br>Tricuspid stenosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinus bradycardia is defined as a heart rate less then 60bpm. How do the R-waves appear on the EKG?<br>more then 5 big boxes apart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinus tachycardia is defined as a HR more then 100bpm. How do the R-waves appear on the EKG?<br>Less then 3 big boxes apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient has an EKG with five premature ventricular contractions in succssion. what is this called?<br>ventricular tachycardia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three vessels branch off of the aortic arch. Put them in order, closest to the aortic valve first.<br>Innominate<br>Left carotid<br>Left subclavian A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most coarctations of the aorta occur after the take off of which of the following vessels?<br>Left Subclavian artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the minimum length of time that echo records need to be kept ?<br>7 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, how much fluid is found in the pericardial sac?<br>40cc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is key EKG feature of Wenckebach<br>Progressive lengthening of the PR interval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do the Coronary Arteries arise from?<br>Sinus of Valsalva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During which phase do the coronaries fill?<br>Early diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Cardiac pathology is associated with bicuspid aortic valve ?<br>Coarctation of the aorta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which window do you use to look for the secondary finding in bicuspid valves?<br>suprasternal notch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where do most aortic carctations occur?<br>The aortic isthmus ( after the take off of the left subclavian artery)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an apical 4ch view how do you rotate the transducer to obtain an A3?<br>counterclockwise 120 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What two walls are you seeing of the LV in the apical 2 chamber view?<br>Inferior &amp; Anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the coronary Sinus located?<br>Posterior to the AV groove<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To visualize the coronary sinus in the apical 4 chamber view you should tilt your transducer \u2026.<br>posterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which valve sits at the opening of the coronary sinus?<br>Thebesian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What portion of the pulmonary venous PW Doppler represents atrial systole?<br>A wave ( Atrial contraction)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what temperature is it unsafe to use a TEE probe?<br>40-45 degrees C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AV Node<br>electrical impulses passes to prevent simultaneous contraction of the atrias and ventricles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which has the fastest intrinsic rate?<br>SA node<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the absolute refractory state?<br>That period when a muscle cell is not excitable- from phase I until into phase 3 the &#8220;relative refractory period&#8221; is during phase 3 and the muscle cell might contract if the stimulus is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P wave<br>atrial systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P-R interval<br>from atrial depolarization to ventricle depolarization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QRS complex<br>ventricular systole (depolarization)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T wave<br>ventricular diastole (repolarization)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the normal duration for the QRS complex<br>0.10 sec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank-Starling Law ( length- tension relationship)<br>The greater the load the greater the force of contraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase volume (preload)<br>Increase contractility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase myocardial fiber length (after load)<br>increase tension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased preload<br>Regurgitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preload =<br>Dilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>after load =<br>hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EF= (normal &gt;55%)<br>SV\/EDV x 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO= (normal 4-6L\/min)<br>SV x HR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you eliminate aliasing on PW spectral Doppler?<br>Switch to a lower frequency transducer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When does aliasing occur?<br>when nyquist limit is exceeded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nyqvist Limit=<br>1\/2 of the PRF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is VTI calculated ?<br>tracing the doppler spectral display<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal VTI for MV and AOV<br>MV-12cm<br>AOV-20cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does VTIxCSA equal ?<br>Doppler stroke volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does venous return increase or decrease with inspiration?<br>increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhalation of amyl nitrite causes?<br>Decreased after load<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitral valve velocity during inspiration?<br>decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiac cycle<br>Isovolumic contraction<br>ejection<br>isovolumic relaxation<br>rapid infow<br>diastasis<br>atrial systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isovolumic contraction<br>After R wave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>isovolumic relaxation<br>After T wave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the wiggers diagram when is the MV open<br>2-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the duration of IVRT and IVCT<br>70msec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COCO<br>Close , open, close , open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when the Aortic valve is open:<br>the LV and aortic pressure are nearly identical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary Hemodynamics<br>Low pressure<br>Low resistance<br>RV wall is thin<br>Low O2 content in the artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Systemic Hemodynamics<br>High pressure<br>High resistance<br>LV wall is thick<br>High O2 content in the artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>blood components<br>54% is plasma<br>45% red blood cells (erythrocytes)<br>1% white blood cells (leukocytes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the normal pressure in the pulmonary artery?<br>25\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal pressure in the RA<br>5 mmHg (6mmHg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal pressure in the LA<br>10mmHG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the O2 saturation the lowest ?<br>coronary sinus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O2 saturation of the pulmonary veins<br>95%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O2 saturation of the pulmonary arteries<br>75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best cath technique for Left Ventricle function?<br>LV angiogram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is PCW(pulmonary capillary wedge) measuring ?<br>LA pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEP (systolic ejection period)<br>DFP(Diastolic filling period)<br>PCW ( from a Swan-Ganz catheter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine AS where are catheters placed ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>one in the LV and one in the Ao<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or one in the LV and &#8220;pulled back&#8221; across the AoV or one catheter with two seperate sensors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>High gain destroys:<br>resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>low frequency<br>2.5MHz (better penetration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>high frequency<br>4.0MHz (Better resolution)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fundamental Imagining<br>Transmit and receive at the same frequency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harmonic imaging<br>Transmit at one frequency and receive at the second harmonic (twice the transmit freq)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tissue harmonic imaging<br>result in thicker valve leaflets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apical swirling of echo contrast for LVO is caused by<br>MI being too high or the amount of contrast injected is too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attenuation of contrast<br>caused by the amount of contrast injected is to high or was injected to fast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A secondary finding in aortic stenosis is?<br>left ventricular hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Aortic stenosis is pulse pressure wide or narrow ?<br>Narrow ( pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure-it is wide in AI and narrow in AS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aortic jet velocity<br>Mild: 2.6-2.9<br>Mod: 3.0-4.0<br>sever: &gt;4.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aortic mean gradient<br>Mild: &lt;20 Mod: 20-40 sever: &gt;40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVA<br>Mild:&gt;1.5<br>Mod:1.0-1.5<br>sever: &lt;1.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best view to diagnosis a bicuspid aortic valve is the parasternal:<br>Short Axis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a common symptom for aortic coarctation<br>Systemic hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the best view for detection subvalvular membranes<br>A5 ( approximately 15% will grow back post surgical removal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Takayasu arteritis?<br>-Also called aortic arch syndrome(occurs more in young women from asia)<br>-There is a fibrosis of the arch and descending Ao of unknown etiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal Aortic valve area<br>3-4 cm2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When does VTI Work better ?<br>In patients with poor LV function and when moderate to sever AI is present than peak velocities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the continuity equation when would the severity of Aortic Stenosis be underestimated?<br>LVOT measured to large<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you measure LVOT<br>Systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which pressure is obtained during Doppler?<br>Peak to Peak instantaneous ( for AS its the high gradient anytime during systole)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that echo gradients are usually higher than cath gradients.<br>Peak instantaneous versus peak to peak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noonan Syndrome<br>classified as a cardiofacial syndrome with PS. HCM and ASD(30%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does PS cause Pulmonary hypertension?<br>Nope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asked if unable to obtain PS gradient from the parasternal window where else can you go?<br>Subcostal short- axis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MS murmur=<br>low frequency &#8220;Diastolic Rumble&#8221; with an opening snap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which cardiac valve is the second most common to be affected by rheumatic heart disease<br>AOV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with mitral stenosis often develop:<br>atrial fibrillation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with MS and A fib might:<br>Lose 50% of diastolic filling since they are very dependent on atrial contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal MV area<br>4-5cm2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With atrial fibrillation mitral stenosis velocity calculations are best performed:<br>averaged over 5-10 beats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the PSAX view which method is used to asses the MV area<br>Pressure 1\/2 time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given a mitral pressure half-time of 400 m\/sec what would the area be?<br>0.5cm2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>how to calculate MVA<br>220\/PHT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carcinoid-vs-Rheumatic:<br>Carcinoid=fixed body of the leaflets<br>Rheumatic=tethered leaflet tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which anomaly goes with aortic dissection?<br>Marfan syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>classification for aortic regurgitation murmur<br>diastolic &#8220;blow&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of murmur would you hear in a patient with a rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm?<br>continuous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What causes MV preclosure?<br>an elevated LVEDP (end diastolic pressure)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild aortic regurgitation has an <strong><em><strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> spectral trace.<br>incomplete<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How would you calculate pulmonary artery end diastolic pressure ?<br>Pulmonic insufficieny velocity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>how to calculate PAEDP<br>PAEDP =RAP+EDP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS systolic flow reversal of bubble in the IVC TR or Tamponade<br>TR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the most common valvular problem associated with carcinoid syndrome?<br>TR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does central venous pressure refer to<br>IVC pressure close the RA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hepatic venous flow reversal indicates_______ TR<br>sever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given a TR velocity of 4.0m\/sec what is the RVSP<br>70mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RVSP=<br>TR gradient + RAP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RVSP=<br>4(v)2+ RAP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vena contracta might be seen in wha type of cardiomyopathy?<br>Dilated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coanda effect<br>happens with wall hugging jets. May underestimate jet size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect sever MR where els should you look?<br>Pulmonary vein (S, D, AR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest source of error in measuring PISA is with:<br>Radius of the flow convergence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does PISA stand for<br>proximal isovelocity surface area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is used in echo to measure dP\/dt?<br>MR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>dP\/dt measurement of mitral regurgitation assesses what?<br>LV systolic function<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>normal LV dP\/dt is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1200 mmHg\/sec<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Know pressure waveforms from MR<br>late systolic jump in LA pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marfan&#8217;s Disease<br>congenital connective tissue disease causing aortic dilation and MVP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Marfans syndrome why does aortic dissection and MVP occur?<br>decrease fibrillin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ehlers-Danlos syndrome<br>Connective tissue disease, like in Marfan you look for MVP, Dilated AO, dissection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sever aortic aneurysms are greater then:<br>5.0cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Libman-Sachs: endocarditis<br>systemic lupus erythematosus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marantic endocarditis<br>nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), due to trauma. seen in patients with metastatic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with a history of IV drug abuse may present with:<br>Tricuspid endocarditis (vegetation&#8217;s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you tell the difference between and old or new Vegetation?<br>Nope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to be seen by 2-D, vegetation&#8217;s need to be at least:<br>3mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball and cage mechanical valves are made by?<br>Starr-Edwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>st. jude bi leaflet valve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homografts or allograft<br>Same species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>heterograft<br>different species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>autograph<br>patients own tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the name of the dual valve surgery for congenital AS<br>Ross Procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pannus=<br>Host tissue overgrowth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When will you see acoustical shadowing ?<br>MV prosthesis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which cardiomyopathy is autosomal dominant?<br>hypertrophic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the ratio 1. 3: 1 is for assessing ?<br>asymmetric hypertrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LVOT obstruction causes the aortic valve to:<br>close in mid systole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV inflow shows A wave greater then E wave<br>Abnormal relaxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does Inderal (beta blocker) increase SAM?<br>No, decreases heart rate reduces SAM with exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: SAM is increased with increase in HR. ( amyl nitrate and Valsalva will increase SAM ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Longitudinal Strain in patients with HOCM is typically<br>-8 to -10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average GLS<br>-16to -19% or more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chagas&#8217; disease<br>Posterior and Apical thinning septum usually normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echo signs of congestive cardiomyopathy<br>-multichanber enlargement<br>globally impaired LV contractility<br>B-notvh on MV M-mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the cause of B-notch<br>increased LVEDP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post transplant 2-D appearance<br>double atria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common restrictive cardiomyopathy<br>Amyloidosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amyloid and sarcoid are what type of cardiac abnormalities?<br>restrictive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hemochromatosis<br>excess iron deposits throughout the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the term &#8221; ground class appearance&#8221; refer to<br>infiltrative myocarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A restrictive cardiomyopathy has which of the following?<br>increased preload<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what are the 4 types of cardiomyopathies<br>Normal<br>Dilated (congestive)<br>Hypertrophic<br>Restrictive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical ejection fraction in a dilated cardiomyopathy patient may be ?<br>30-40%<br>40-50%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of ventricular filling occurs during:<br>in the first third of diastole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a patient has a normal MV inflow but pulmonary veins show a decreased S wave and D wave you should consider:<br>they might have a pseudonormal pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>diastolic phases<br>Isovolumic relaxation(closure of AOV to opening of MV) early filling<br>diastasis<br>atrial contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal doppler waveforms at the mitral annulus differs from the flow at the mitral leaflet tips.<br>E and A are reversed at these two sample sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Constrictive pericarditis does the E wave increase or decrease with inspiration?<br>decrease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How would you determine if a patient has constrictive versus restrictive disease?<br>TV inflow with respiration variation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three layers of the pericardium<br>fibrous- thick outer sack<br>parietal- bound to fibrous pericardium smooth<br>visceral- bound to the epicardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pericardial effusion can often be seen in patients with<br>Renal failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is the murmur of a pericardial effusion<br>friction rub<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pericardial Effusion Grading Criterial:<br>Small: &lt;1cm Med: Anterior and posterior 1-2cm Large: surrounding the heart &gt;2cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the CS vs the descending Ao and its importance:<br>to differentiate bwetwwn pericardial and pleural effusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the oblique sinus lie<br>posterior to the LA in the PLAZ view- area between the two sets of palm. veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do if tamponade is suspected?<br>immediate interpretation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beck&#8217;s triad<br>Elevated venous pressure<br>hypotensive<br>quite heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most sensitive way to diagnosis cardiac tamponade is:<br>Respiratory variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiac tamponade Doppler<br>Flow will decrees across mitral and AOV and increase across tricuspid and pulmonic valves with inspiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what cardiac conditions would prevent diastolic RV collapse?<br>Pulmonary hypertensive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What other pericardial abnormality also causes impaired ventricular filling?<br>Constrictive pericarditis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge, dilated PA, Severe TR and RV enlargement best describes?<br>Pulmonary Hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eisenmenger syndrome<br>Reversal of a long-standing left-to-right shunt from PHTN. Shunt is now right-to-left<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>what is represented with a decrease &#8220;a&#8221; wave and the flying W?<br>pulmonary hypertension by M-mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>given TR with 60mmHg gradient grade the severity of pulmonary hypertension<br>Sever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary artery pressure<br>Normal: 18-40mmHg<br>Mild:40-54mmHg<br>Mod: 55-64mmHg<br>sever: &gt;65mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>your patient has PHTN with dilated ivc (3cm) which collapsed 50% with sniff. 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