Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
in general, an EPSS of how many mm is sufficient to rule in HF?
A
> 10mm
2
Q
in general, an EPSS of how many mm is sufficient to r/o Hf?
A
<7mm
3
Q
in a 4 chamber view of the heart, the E wave has less amplitude than the A wave when using M mode over the mitral valve. what does this signify?
A
impaired relaxation
4
Q
what is e’ when referring to measuring diastolic function of the heart?
A
first wave when measuring the mitral valve annulus (septum) in M mode
5
Q
what e’ value is considered normal?
A
> 7
6
Q
what e’ value is considered abnormal diastolic function?
A
< 7
7
Q
the ratio of E to e’ when measuring diastolic function of the heart at the mitral valve is considered normal diastolic function below what value?
A
< 8
8
Q
what E/e’ ratio is considered abnormal filling pressure?
A
> 15
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