Advanced Modalities Flashcards
1
Q
Useful for visualization of multiple views simultaneously, more accurate EF, taken within the same beat
A
Triplane imaging
2
Q
With TSI (tissue synchronization imaging), all green is what? What is red and yellow?
A
Green is good. Red and yellow is delayed contraction
3
Q
How do you calculate strain value? What is considered normal?
A
Strain = L - Lo/Lo
Normal =
4
Q
What does 2D strain measure? Is it the most commonly done type of strain?
A
Displacement of tissue, yes it is.
5
Q
Which modality uses Agatston score?
A
Cardiac CT
6
Q
Which imaging modality uses TDI to measure the time it takes for LV segments to reach their max velocity?
A
Tissue synchronization
