Atria questions

Question 1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct when tracing the left atrial border?

1.The confluences of the pulmonary veins should be excluded

2.The length should be perpendicular to the annular plane

3.The mitral annular plane should represent the atrioventricular interface

4.The left atrial appendage should be included

Answer 1

Correct answer:

The confluences of the pulmonary veins should be excluded

Correct answer:

The length should be perpendicular to the annular plane

Correct answer:

The mitral annular plane should represent the atrioventricular interface

Question 2

The A-P left atrial measurement is performed at end-systole.

True

False

Answer 2

Correct answer:

True

Question 3

When assessing the right atrial volume which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Right atrial volume is calculated by 3D volumetric analysis

Trace the blood to tissue interface

Superior vena cava should be excluded

Right atrial appendage excluded

Answer 3

Correct answer:

Right atrial volume is calculated by 3D volumetric analysis