ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Question 1

utilizes ultrasound to produce images of
the heart and vascular structures and to provide information
about the direction and velocity of blood flow within these
structures.

Answer 1

Echocardiography

Question 2

refers to sound waves with a frequency well
beyond the range of human hearing.

Answer 2

Ultrasound

Question 3

There are 5 basic components of an ultrasound scanner that are
required for generation, display, and storage of an ultrasound
image

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• Pulse generator
• Transducer
• Receiver
• display
• Memory

Question 4

displays ultrasound signals in a variety of modes

Answer 4

display

Question 5

applies high amplitude voltage to
energize the crystals

Answer 5

Pulse generator

Question 6

converts electrical energy to mechanical
(ultrasound) energy and vice versa

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Transducer

Question 7

detects and amplifies weak signals

Answer 7

receiver

Question 8

types of heart diseases

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o Valve diseases
o Myocardial
o Pericardial
o Infective endocarditis
o Congenital heart diseases

Question 9

weakened or damaged heart valves, high blood
pressure, or other diseases can cause the chambers
of the heart to enlarge or the walls of the heart to be
abnormally thickened.

Answer 9

Changes in the heart size

Question 10

the measurements obtained in the echocardiogram
include the percentage of blot that is pumped out of
the ventricle with each heartbeat

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Pumping strength

Question 11

It is useful for measuring or viewing heart structures, such
as the heart’s pumping chambers, the size of the heart
itself, and the thickness of the heart walls

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M MODE (MOTION MODE) ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Question 12

It is used to measure and assess the flow of blood through
the heart’s chambers and valves

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DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Question 13

The different colors are used to designate the direction of
blood flow.
o Enhance form of doppler echocardiography
o This simplifies the interpretation of the doppler
technique

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COLOR DOPPLER

Question 14

This technique is used to “see” the actual motion of the
heart structures.

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2-D (TWO-DIMENSIONAL) ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

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w appears as cone shape on the monitor

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2-D echo

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The live or real time images allow for a more accurate
assessment of the heart function by using measurements
taken while the heart is beating

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3-D echo

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standard echocardiogram

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TRANSTHORACIC ECHOCARDIOGRAM

Question 18

This test requires that the transducer be inserted down the
throat into the esophagus.

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TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM (TEE)

Question 19

It is performed while the person exercises on a treadmill or
stationary bicycle

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STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM

Question 20

A form of echocardiography performed during cardiac
catheterization.

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INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND

Question 21

It is used to diagnose cardiac conditions in the fetal stage.
* Cardiac defects are among of the most common birth
defects.

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FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Question 22

provides superior image quality, particularly for
posterior cardiac structures which are nearer to the
esophagus

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TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM (TEE)

Question 23

Painless test, similar to x-ray but without the radiation.
* A hand-held device called a transducer is placed on the
chest and transmits high frequency sound waves

Answer 23

TRANSTHORACIC ECHOCARDIOGRAM