Adult echo Study Guide| 213 questions| With complete solutions

LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic: A) aortic regurgitation B) aortic stenosis C) mitral regurgitation D) mitral stenosis correct answer: D) mitral stenosis Which of the following syndromes fits with AR, AO dilation, AO dissections & AO aneurysms? A) Dressler B) Barlow C) Marfan D) Noonans correct answer: C) Marfan How does switching to a lower frequency transducer affect aliasing? A) aliasing will occur at lower velocities B) aliasing will occur at higher velocities C) resolution will be improved D) transducer frequency has no effect correct answer: B) aliasing will occur at higher velocities Which standard 2D TTE view typically allows viewing of the LAA? A) PLAX B) Apical 4 chamber C) SubC 4 chamber D) Apical 2 chamber correct answer: D) Apical 2 chamber Why follow chronic Aortic Insufficiency or Aortic regurgitation patients? A. check atrial size B. check left ventricular size C. check for pulmonary HTN D. look for mitral preclosure correct answer: B) Check left ventricular size Given Tricuspid Regurgitation and the Right Atrium pressure what can you calculate?) A) RV diastolic pressure B) LV end diastolic pressure