Exam 2: L+R Systolic Function Flashcards
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Define Systole by Echo
(Begins with) Closure of the Mitral Valve > IVCT > (and ends with) Closure of the Aortic Valve.
Define Systole by EKG
Systole begins at the End of the PR Interval/Beginning of QRS and Ends at the end of the T Wave (IVRT)
Define Systole by Pressure
Begins with IVCT, through ejection time and ends with Ao closure and beginning of IVRT Pressure Gradients Drive Flow
What is LVEDV?
Left Ventricular End Diastolic Volume
What is LVESV?
Left Ventricular End Systolic Volume
What are the factors of Systolic Function? What does it depend on?
1) Contractility of the Myocardium 2) LV Shape and Size 3) Preload 4) After Load
How does Contractility affect Systolic Function?
Contractility is directly related to the ventricles ability to eject its volume. Various disease processes interact with and affect myocardial contractility.
How does LV Shape and Size affect Systolic Function?
Size and geometry interact with the hearts ability to fill and pump.
What is Preload and how does Preload affect Systolic Function?
Preload is the End Diastolic Volume, so reduced or increased Preload will interact with the hearts ejection of systemic blood.
What is After Load and how does it affect Systolic Function?
After load is systemic vascular resistance and disease states or physiologic conditions will cause the heart to work harder overcome increased resistance or become hypokinetic when reduced vascular resistance results.
What is Stroke Volume? (SV)
Stroke volume is the amount of blood in cc’s ejected per beat. SV = LVEDV - LVESV per beat/mL
How do the Myocardial Fibers contract?
They contract circumferentially and longitudinally. They shorten and thicken upon contraction and they lengthen and thin upon relaxation.
What factors affect Contractility?
Disease, Infarction, Valvular Disease and Dysfunction, Medication, Intercardiac Pressures, Loading Conditions, Heart Rate/Metabolic rate.
What Factors can affect Preload?
AV Valve disfunction/disease, Ventricular shape and Size, Afterload, Ao Valve Disease and disfunction, Volume overload.
What factors can affect After Load?
Systemic Vascular Resistance, either high or low, Ao valvular disease, Arterial disease such as Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
What is the calculation for LV Volume?
LVEDV and LVESV, Calculated with the method of disks in biplane (Apical 4 Chamber and the Apical 2 Chamber - Simpsons) These measures are averaged and used to calculate ejection fractions as well as diastolic and systolic volumes.
What is the calculation for Stroke Volume?
LVEDV - LVESV = SV mL/beat
What is the Calculation for Cardiac Output?
SV x HR = CO L/min
What are the imaging views for 2D Evaluation of the LV?
1) PSLX
2) PSSAX (Base to Apex)
3) Apical 4, 5, 2, 3 and Modified 4
4) Subcostal
In 2D Imaging, What are we looking for in evaluating the LV Regional and LV Global performance?
1) Size and Shape 2) Wall Motion 3) Wall Thickness 4) Overall Function 5) Myocardial Health (Bright Echoes indicate dead tissue) 6) Kinesia : norm, hypo, hyper, dyskinetic
The posterior wall thickness is 1.7cm and the LVID is 4cm, what is the Relative Wall Thickness?
Relative Wall Thickness = 2PWT/LVID 2(1.7)/4 = 0.85cm
What is the equation for Relative Wall Thickness?
Relative Wall Thickness = 2PWT/LVID
What are NL of PWT for Women and Men, respectively?
Women: 0.22 - 0.42 Men: 0.24 - 0.40
What is the definition of LV Mass?
This is the weight of the Left Ventricle in Grams.
What is the equation for LV Mass
(ASE): 1.04 [( LVID + IVSD + LVPW )3 - LVID3] x 0.8 + 0.6g
The LVID is 6cm, the IVSD is 1cm and the LVPW is 1.3cm. What is the LV Mass?
1.04 [( 6 + 1 + 1.3 )cubed] - 6 cubed ] x 0.8 + 0.6g =1.04 [572 - 216] x 0.8 + 0.6g =1.04 [356] x 0.8 + 0.6g =296.8 grams 1.04 [( LVID + IVSD + LVPW )cubed - LVIDcubed] x 0.8 + 0.6g
What are NL of LV Mass for Women and Men, respectively?
Women: 66 - 150 grams Men: 96 - 200 grams
What does Relative Wall Thickness evaluation accomplish?
It compares the LV Wall Thickness to the LV Chamber size and establishes an index.