Hemodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of flow
A
Area x Volume
2
Q
Definition of volume
A
Area x VTI
3
Q
Definition of pressure
A
modified Bernoulli: 4v2
4
Q
PHT equation from DT
A
0.29 x DT
5
Q
MVA by PHT
A
220/PHT
6
Q
PVR Equation
A
TRvel/RVOTVTI x 10
7
Q
Flow Equation
A
6.28 x r2 x Velalias/MRvel
8
Q
Normal LVOT diameter
A
2.1-2.4 cm
9
Q
Normal LVOT area
A
3.46-4.5 cm2
10
Q
Normal LVOT velocity
A
0.9-1.1 m/sec
11
Q
Normal LVOT VTI
A
18-24 cm
12
Q
What is a normal E’?
A
Greater than 7
13
Q
Diastolic Grades by E/E’
A
- Normal: Grade 1
- >15: Grade 2
- >>>15: Grade 3
14
Q
What is an L wave
A
Mid diastolic flow shows elevated filling
15
Q
How does DT predict PCWP?
A
Mitral DT < 120ms predicts PCWP > 20