The Spectral Doppler Examination of the Right Heart Practice Quiz

Question 1

The pulmonic valve opens slightly after the aortic valve

True

False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The peak velocity of the tricuspid valve should always be averaged over 3-5 beats,

True

False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the tricuspid valve inflow?

A. The tricuspid valve inflow is a negative Doppler shift.

B. The tricuspid valve inflow occurs during diastole.

C. A sample volume of 1-3 mm should be placed at the leaflet tips when the valve is open.

D. Only one representative beat should be captured.

Answer 3

B. The tricuspid valve inflow occurs during diastole.

C. A sample volume of 1-3 mm should be placed at the leaflet tips when the valve is open.

Question 4

Which of the following measurements are routine?

The tricuspid inflow E and A peak velocities.

The e’ tissue Doppler of the tricuspid annlus.

The middle hepatic vein S, D and A wave.

The s’ tissue Doppler of the tricuspid annulus.

Answer 4

The s’ tissue Doppler of the tricuspid annulus.

Question 5

Answer 5