T14S3 Echocardiography Flashcards
0
Q
What is difficult to fully assess in a transthoracic Echo?
A
Coronary arteries (directly)
Posterior structures
Whole of the aorta
Through excess air, bone and fat
1
Q
What can be assessed from an Echo?
A
Cardiac structure
Cardiac function
Cardiac haemodynamics
Monitoring of cardiac procedures
2
Q
If assessment is difficult, what alternatives are there?
A
Transoesophageal Echo
Stress Echo
3
Q
What is the 4 major advantages of an Echo?
A
Safe
Versatile
Mobile
Excellent at quantification
