Echocardiography Chapter 11: Valvular Stenosis Flashcards

1
Q

T/F

The vena contracta of a jet is located slightly downstream of the valvular leaflet tips.

A

True

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What three factors determine the flow properties through a given stenotic valve?

e.g. stenotic MV = abrupt early filling; stenotic AoV/PV = flat profile

A

1) valve anatomy
2) inlet geometry
3) degree of flow acceleration

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3
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What are some barriers to planimetry assessment?

e.g. think MV

A

1) in MV, it is easy to get an off-axis image to trace

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