What are the factors affecting pressure gradients?

True/ False: Decreased excursion in M-mode is Hallmark of MS.

Peak Gradient is calc by the bernoulli equation. Mean Gradient is calc from the VTI across the MV as measured with CW doppler. What are the mild - severe values for mean gradient?

Some Secondary affects of MS are: name 3

Mitral Valve Dysfunction is a result of abnormal ___________.

Mitral Stenosis causes leaflets to open with ________ motion. Anterior leaflet appears as _______ _______ in _________(cardiac cycle).

What are some possible therapies?

Patient evaluation with suspected Mitral Valve disease include (atleast two);

Name methods of determining Mitral Stenosis Severity. atleast 2

True/ Flase: Pulmonary Edema & reduced CO are caused by a valve defect and can lead to exertional dyspnea.

True/ False: Mitral valve was the first 4 of the cardiac valves to be evaluated with echo.

What are the two MV leaflets reffered as?