Echo Midterm (Didactic)

Question 1

M/C

If the anterolateral and inferolateral LV are afflicted, which coronary artery is most likely the cause?
a) Cx
b) RMCA
c) LAD
d) LMCA

Answer 1

a) Cx

Question 2

About dP/dT, which is incorrect?

a) normal is >1000
b)

Question 3

B-bump of MV in M-Mode is caused by?

a) increased EDP
b) increased ESV
c

Answer 3

b)

Question 4

If pt has TR of 2.0m/s, and IVC collapses well upon inhalation and is 2.0cm at rest, what is RVSP, and is it normal?

Answer 4

19 mmHg, normal

Question 5

Which view will give you the most flow measurements running parallel to the scan line?

a) subcostal
b) apical
c) parasternal
d) suprasternal

Answer 5

b) apical (LVOT, TV, MV, LV inflow, etc.)

Question 6

For LA inflow, which one represents velocity of flow reversal?
a) S1
b) D
c) Ar
d) S2

Question 7

Which of the following are NOT related to diastolic assessment?
a) mitral inflow peak velocity
b) TRVmax
c) LAVI
d) MAPSE

Answer 7

d) MAPSE