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Which describes a true ventricular anureysm ?
-lined with a thin layer of epicardium
-lined with a thin layer of pericardium
-lined with a thin layer of myocardium
C
What’s the aortic valve annulus diameter?
2.1-2.9
What is the most common cause of post MI murmur?
MR
In your suprasternal notch. What is the name of the vessel right in the middle around your aortic arch?
Right pulmonary artery
Is the De Musset sign a sign of AI?
Yes
What is the De Musset sign?
Head bobbing
Which is not a sign of AI?
- De Musset sign
-Breathlessness
-Fatigue
-Palpitations - Restlessness
D
When evaluating left ventricular outflow tract velocity with an arrhythmia, you should measure between how many beats and average?
8-10 beats and average
Which echo m-mode criteria can be helpful in determining the presence of MR?
-LV enlargement
- LV noncompaction
-High frequency oscillations of the MV
-Early systolic closure of Av
D - because when there’s MR there’s a reduction in flow leaving the LVOT and Aorta. This reducing the opening of the AV and if closing early
With what condition is there an exaggerated posterior displacement of the IVS with the onset of diastole?
MS. - Because with MS, LV filling is restricted but RV filling is fine. So the septum bulges to the left in early diastole.
Immediately following a large volume pericardiocentsis what may be seen?
-Aortic root dilation
- Tamponade
- Acute Right heart dilation
- Acute pulmonary vein dilation
C- because during a pericardiocentesis, the release of fluid from the pericardial space can lead to an increase in ventricular compensation
Which of these is NOT a secondary hypertension cause?
-diabetes
-Renal Disease
-Acid Reflux
- Endocrine disease
C
What causes increased flow in the ascending aorta?
Increased cardiac output
What is the Max LA volume for females?
40Ml
Dp/dt measures what chamber?
LV
