2.2.2: Echocardiography Flashcards
Which view is shown here?
Right parasternal long axis (RPLA) view
Which chambers can we see on the RPLA view?
RA, RV, LA, LV
Subjective assessment of:
* Movement of ventricles
* Chamber dimensions
* Valve morphology and motion
Quantitative assessment
* LA diameter
* Left ventricle diameter/ volume and wall thickness
Which chambers can we see on the RPLA 5 chamber view?
RA, RV, LA, LV and aorta
Which view is this and which structure is indicated by the arrow?
Right parasternal long axis 5 chamber view
Arrow = aorta
Which view is shown here?
Right parasternal short axis view
Which view is shown here? What should the left atrium to left ventricle ratio be?
Right parasternal long axis view
LHS = correct 1:1 LV:LA ratio
RHS = very enlarged left atrium
Which view is shown here?
Right parasternal short axis view
We are imaging the left ventricle at the level of the papillary muscles.
1-4
1 - Right ventricle
2 - Interventricular septum
3 - Left ventricle
4 - Papillary muscles
Which view is shown here?
Right parasternal short axis (RPSA) view at the level of the mitral valve
Which view is shown here?
Right parasternal short axis view at the level of the aortic valve
What view is shown here?
What are 1 and 2?
Right parasternal short axis view at the level of the aortic valve
1 - Aorta
2 - Pulmonary artery
Which view is shown here? What are 1, 2 and 3?
Right parasternal short axis view at the level of the aortic valve
1 - Right ventricle
2 - Pulmonary vein
3 - Left atrium
Which view could you use to quantitatively assess the following?
* Left atrium diameter
* Aorta diameter
* Pulmonary artery diameter
Right parasternal short axis view
Which chamber, indicated by the arrow, is enlarged and what are we compared it to?
Left atrium
This is being compared to the aorta
Describe the chamber indicated here
Arrow = left atrium
This is normal - a comparable size to the aorta
What is the normal size of the left atrium compared to the aorta in dogs and cats?
Dogs
Aorta : left atrium ratio =1.5 or less
Cats
Aorta : left atrium ratio =1.4 or less
What problem is indicated by the arrow?
Too much near field gain
What problem is indicated by the arrow?
Need to increase overall gain - this is too dark
What problem is indicated by the arrow?
Too white -> need to reduce near field gain
