CCI REVIEW ECHO 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Which abnormalities commonly go with Marfan's? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mitral Valve prolapse and Aortic dilation
Papillary muscle dysfunction usually results from - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ischemic Heart Disease
In order to record the veg of endocarditis by echo, it must be - CORRECT
ANSWER-3 mm
How many veins connect the pulmonary vascular bed with the LA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-4
Which cardiomyopathy is associated with amyloidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
infiltrative
Which m-mode finding is considered to be a specific indicator of a fenestrated AV?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Diastolic
Pulmonic stenosis in uncommon as an isolated defect and is usually accompanied
with a - CORRECT ANSWER-VSD
,false overriding of the aorta may be produced on the m-mode echo by -
CORRECT ANSWER-Positioning the tdx in too high an intercostal space
A fib is most common with what valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWER-
rheumatic mitral stenosis
Example of a bioprosthetic - CORRECT ANSWER-bovine, equine, or porcine
valve
When a patient has a clinical diagnosis of pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER-
pericardial effusion may not be present
TV closure usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 0.06 seconds after
MV closure
Kawasaki's disease may lead to - CORRECT ANSWER-coronary artery
aneurysm
which echo technique is best for the detection of MR - CORRECT ANSWER-
pulsed doppler
atrial myxomas are usually attached to the - CORRECT ANSWER-fossa ovalis
region of the atrial septum
which 2d views are best for direct imaging of a discrete subaortic membrane -
CORRECT ANSWER-apical 5 and apical long axis view
,premature opening of the pulmonary valve may be seen in - CORRECT
ANSWER-constrictive pericarditis
an underestimation of AS may occur because of - CORRECT ANSWER-low CO
Estimation of MV area from doppler is calculated by the - CORRECT ANSWER-
pressure half-time
What is the standard view for contrast study with an ASD? - CORRECT
ANSWER-apical 4
The doppler jet of MS obtained at the apex is sometimes confused with -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aortic Insufficiency
For patients with AS and A fib, peak systolic aortic velocity will - CORRECT
ANSWER-be higher following long R-R intervals
Aliasing on color flow doppler is shown by a - CORRECT ANSWER-reversal in
color
Premature MV closure on mmode is a sign of high LV diastolic pressure in -
CORRECT ANSWER-aortic insuffiency
Midsystolic clicks and or late systolic murmurs are most characteristic of -
CORRECT ANSWER-MV prolapse
, The two most frequently encountered congenital heart lesions in adults are -
CORRECT ANSWER-ASD and bicuspid AV
On m-mose a flail MV may have a similar appearance to - CORRECT
ANSWER-an infected MV
One of the most common complications of a myocardial infarction is - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aneurysm formation
in pericardial effusion the motion of the pericardium may be - CORRECT
ANSWER-damped
On 2D Echo, a cleft MV may be confused with an anatomic - CORRECT
ANSWER-TV
In which view is the ultrasound beam most perpendicular to the IAS - CORRECT
ANSWER-subcostal 4 chamber
To determine peak AS velocity the tdx should be - CORRECT ANSWER-be
continuous wave
secondary findings in mitral stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-LA enlargement
and signs of pulmonary hypertension
patients with longstanding AS will have - CORRECT ANSWER-LVH
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Which abnormalities commonly go with Marfan's? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mitral Valve prolapse and Aortic dilation
Papillary muscle dysfunction usually results from - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ischemic Heart Disease
In order to record the veg of endocarditis by echo, it must be - CORRECT
ANSWER-3 mm
How many veins connect the pulmonary vascular bed with the LA? - CORRECT
ANSWER-4
Which cardiomyopathy is associated with amyloidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
infiltrative
Which m-mode finding is considered to be a specific indicator of a fenestrated AV?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Diastolic
Pulmonic stenosis in uncommon as an isolated defect and is usually accompanied
with a - CORRECT ANSWER-VSD
,false overriding of the aorta may be produced on the m-mode echo by -
CORRECT ANSWER-Positioning the tdx in too high an intercostal space
A fib is most common with what valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWER-
rheumatic mitral stenosis
Example of a bioprosthetic - CORRECT ANSWER-bovine, equine, or porcine
valve
When a patient has a clinical diagnosis of pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER-
pericardial effusion may not be present
TV closure usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 0.06 seconds after
MV closure
Kawasaki's disease may lead to - CORRECT ANSWER-coronary artery
aneurysm
which echo technique is best for the detection of MR - CORRECT ANSWER-
pulsed doppler
atrial myxomas are usually attached to the - CORRECT ANSWER-fossa ovalis
region of the atrial septum
which 2d views are best for direct imaging of a discrete subaortic membrane -
CORRECT ANSWER-apical 5 and apical long axis view
,premature opening of the pulmonary valve may be seen in - CORRECT
ANSWER-constrictive pericarditis
an underestimation of AS may occur because of - CORRECT ANSWER-low CO
Estimation of MV area from doppler is calculated by the - CORRECT ANSWER-
pressure half-time
What is the standard view for contrast study with an ASD? - CORRECT
ANSWER-apical 4
The doppler jet of MS obtained at the apex is sometimes confused with -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aortic Insufficiency
For patients with AS and A fib, peak systolic aortic velocity will - CORRECT
ANSWER-be higher following long R-R intervals
Aliasing on color flow doppler is shown by a - CORRECT ANSWER-reversal in
color
Premature MV closure on mmode is a sign of high LV diastolic pressure in -
CORRECT ANSWER-aortic insuffiency
Midsystolic clicks and or late systolic murmurs are most characteristic of -
CORRECT ANSWER-MV prolapse
, The two most frequently encountered congenital heart lesions in adults are -
CORRECT ANSWER-ASD and bicuspid AV
On m-mose a flail MV may have a similar appearance to - CORRECT
ANSWER-an infected MV
One of the most common complications of a myocardial infarction is - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aneurysm formation
in pericardial effusion the motion of the pericardium may be - CORRECT
ANSWER-damped
On 2D Echo, a cleft MV may be confused with an anatomic - CORRECT
ANSWER-TV
In which view is the ultrasound beam most perpendicular to the IAS - CORRECT
ANSWER-subcostal 4 chamber
To determine peak AS velocity the tdx should be - CORRECT ANSWER-be
continuous wave
secondary findings in mitral stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-LA enlargement
and signs of pulmonary hypertension
patients with longstanding AS will have - CORRECT ANSWER-LVH
