RCM &CP Flashcards
1
Q
Septal bounce is seen in RCM or CP
A
CP- constrictive pericarditis
2
Q
Septal bounce is seen during which phase
A
Diastole
The septum moves initially towards LV and then away from LV in diastole
Increases with inspiration and less with expiration
As the RV filling starts slightly early and there is rapid RV filling which cause septal most to left and as pressure equalizes it reverses
3
Q
Paradoxical septal motion is seen in which phase
A
Systole
Common after cardiac surgery