Continuity principle practice quiz Flashcards
When using PISA method which direction is the baseline moved and scale is appropriate
Always shift the baseline downwards, do not change your scale.
Always shift the baseline away from the direction of regurgitation, a scale between 20-40 cm/s is appropriate.
Always shift the baseline upwards, do not change your scale.
Always shift the baseline towards the direction of regurgitation, a scale between 20-40 cm/s is appropriate
Always shift the baseline towards the direction of regurgitation, a scale between 20-40 cm/s is appropriate
Calculate the cross sectional area of a stenotic aortic valve given the following: LVOT VTI 30 cm, AV VTI 110 cm, LVOT VTI 2.2. (You may use a calculator)
1.1 cm2
0.9 cm2
1.0 cm2
0.8 cm2
1.0 cm2
CSA1 X V1
0.785x 2.2 squared = CSA1 (3.7994)
3.7994 X 30 = 113.982
113.982/ 110 = 100
Which Qp/Qs ratio would indicate a significant shunt?
1.4 : 1
1.2 : 1
1 : 1
1.6 : 1
1.6 : 1
When a valve is narrowed, the Continuity Principle states:
The same volume of blood passes through the valve but with an increased speed
The same volume of blood passes through the valve but with a decreased speed
A greater volume of blood must pass through the stenotic valve
A decreased volume of blood will pass through the valve because it is narrowed
The same volume of blood passes through the valve but with an increased speed
What formula is used to calculate the cross sectional area?
7.85d2
0.785d2
0.785r2
7.85r2
0.785d2
If when calculating PISA, you had a radius measuring 1.1 cm how would you grade your regurgitation?
Severe
Moderate
Trivial
Mild
Severe
The regurgitant volume of an aortic valve is calculated by:
The stroke volume of the aortic valve minus the stroke volume of the mitral valve
The stroke volume of the aortic valve divided by the stroke volume of the mitral valve
The stroke volume of the mitral valve minus the stroke volume of the aortic valve
The stroke volume of the mitral valve divided by the stroke volume of the aortic valve
The stroke volume of the aortic valve minus the stroke volume of the mitral valve
1 / 1 point
To determine the effective regurgitant orifice area (EROA) via the PISA method what information must you obtain?
Mitral valve diameter, MR colour Doppler, MR peak velocity
LVOT diameter, LVOT VTI, colour Doppler of the regurgitation
PISA diameter, upper end of niquist limit, LVOT diameter
PISA radius, lower end of niquist limit, peak regurgitant velocity
PISA radius, lower end of niquist limit, peak regurgitant velocity