Intro & anatomy

Question 1

where is the cardiac location and what surrounds it?

Answer 1

• rests on diaphragm
• within pericardial sac
• surrounded by pleura

Question 2

What does the AV sulcus contain

Answer 2

• circumflex (left)
• RCA (right)
• coronary sinus (posteriorly)

Question 3

What does the IV sulcus contain anterior/posteriorly

Answer 3

ANT: LAD, great cardiac vein
POST: pda, middle cardiac vein

Question 4

branches of LMCA

Answer 4

• LAD

- CX

Question 5

where do all cardiac veins drain?

Answer 5

coronary sinus

Question 6

whats end diastolic volume end systolic volume in the LV

Answer 6

100ml

30ml

Question 7

what layer is the thin layer between blood and myocardium

Answer 7

endocardium

Question 8

whats the thickest layer in the heart

Answer 8

myocardium, contains striated muscle fibers

Question 9

whats the other name for epicardium

Answer 9

visceral pericardium

Question 10

whats the outermost layer of pericardium and what does it prevent

Answer 10

fibrous pericardium prevents over distention of heart

Question 11

how many layers are in serous pericardium and what are there names? whats another name for this pericardium

Answer 11

parietal and visceral. epicardium

Question 12

whats the normal range for pericardial fluid

Answer 12

20-50ml

Question 13

whats the normal wall thickness of RV and what is the RV shape.

Answer 13

crescent shaped and <5mm. RV inflow is at 45 degree angle compared to RV inflow

Question 14

where is a common site for thrombus formation

Answer 14

LA appendage

Question 15

where’s the most common site for a VSD

Answer 15

membranous septum