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Fetal Heart Imaging Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most posterior chamber?

A

LA

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2
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What is the most anterior chamber?

A

RV

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3
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What is a septophillic valve?

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when it has a septal leaf attached to IVS

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4
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What is a septophobic valve?

A

when there is no attachment to the IVS

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5
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What valve is septophilic?

A

tricuspid valve

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6
Q

What is the main landmark for determining heart position (L/R)?

A

descending aorta

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7
Q

What is situs?

A

location

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8
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What is the term for when the heart is on the left of thorax?

A

levocardia

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9
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What is the term for when the heart is on the right of thorax?

A

dextrocardia

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10
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What is the term for when the heart is in the middle of thorax?

A

mesocardia

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11
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What is normal situs of the heart in the thorax?

A

levocardia

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12
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What is normal apex position of the heart?

A

levoversion

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13
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What is it called when the apex is to the left?

A

levoversion

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14
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What is it called when the apex is to the right?

A

dextroversion

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15
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What is it called when the apex is in the middle?

A

mesocardiac

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16
Q

What is the center of the heart?

A

crux

17
Q

What is differential insertion?

A

the TV is lower than the MV, making the crux asymmetrical

18
Q

What is the normal cardiac size ratio?

A

0.50 +/- 0.05

19
Q

What measurements are needed to determine the cardiac size ratio?

A

thoracic and cardiac circumference

20
Q

What atrium for the flaps of the FO open into?

A

LA

21
Q

How big should the FO be?

A

equal to the size of the aorta

22
Q

What appears as a small anechoic line surrounding the ventricles?

A

pericardial fluid

23
Q

Where is the moderator band located?

A

RV

24
Q

Which ventricle is thicker or more coursely trabeculated?

A

RV

25
Q

Where do the pulmonary veins enter?

A

LA

26
Q

Which valve is seen lower in the heart?

A

TV

27
Q

What pt position of used for obese pt’s?

A

modified SIMS position

28
Q

What is modified SIMS position?

A

pt lying on side with knees and elbows slightly bent, right leg placed in front of left, weight of belly resting on bed

29
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Fetal Echo (3 decks)

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