Structure/Measurements for TTE

Question 1

What are the basic measurements for the LV?

Answer 1

• ED & ES dimensions
• ED wall thickness
• ED & ES volumes
• SV
• LV mass
• EF

Question 2

What are the basic measurements for the LA?

Answer 2

• ESAP (RVSP) diameter (PLAX)
• LA area
• LA volume

Question 3

What are the basic measurements for the RV?

Answer 3

• ED basal RV dimensions in A4C
• systolic function
• wall thickness
• RVOT dimensions
• TAPSE

Question 4

What are the basic measurements for the RA?

Answer 4

-area in A4C (compared to the LA)

Question 5

What are the basic measurements for the AO?

Answer 5

• ED diameter at sinuses (PLAX)
• ED diameter indexed to expected dimension
• diameter at multiple sites

Question 6

What are the basic measurements for the PA?

Answer 6

• ED diameter

Question 7

How is TAPSE measured?

Answer 7

• apical M-mode recording of the TV annulus