How much collapsibility of the IVC should you visualize?
An ejection fraction of 40% would be considered:
Abnormal for both genders
The recommended sweep speed for M-Mode imaging is recommended at:
100 mm/sec
What is the function of the Thebesian Veins?
To return blood directly into the cardiac chambers
What happens to the right atrial filling during inspiration?
Increases
This M-Mode (Image) is evaluating the:
Mitral Valve
This TDI (Image) is imaging:
Mitral Valve Lateral Annulus
The apical 2-chamber view is evaluating what cardiac chambers?
Left Ventricle and Left Atrium
What does the P wave on an ECG represent?
Atrial depolarization
The heart has four heart sounds, which ones are normally heard?
S1 & S2
The blue color on this (Image) is demonstrating flow through the:
Pulmonic Artery
Based on the (Image) below what segment is number 2 referencing to?
Anterolateral
What is the normal right atrial pressure range?
2-8 mmHg
Which of the following is NOT a function of capillaries?
Exchange of oxygen
Maintain blood pressure
Exchange of nutrients
Exchange of waste products
Maintain blood pressure
Which of the following is not an indication for a transthoracic echo?
Patient has myocarditis
Patient has dysphagia
Patient has shortness of breath
Patient has an abnormal ECG
Patient has dysphagia
What valve is being evaluated in the PLAX of the right ventricular inflow?
Tricuspid Valve
What calculation is performed on the RV by measuring the area of the RV in systole and diastole?
Fractional Area Change
When evaluating the aorta for aortic stenosis, you should perform which of the following:
A PW from the parasternal long-axis
A CW from the right parasternal window
A PW from the Suprasternal Notch
A CW from the Apical window
A CW from the right parasternal window
What anatomical structure is being evaluated and picked up with red (Image)?
Pulmonary Vein
M-Mode has superior _________ resolution.
Temporal