Transducer (2D transducers, in which the piezoelectric crystals are arranged linearly (in a row), 3D probes, the individual elements are arranged in a rectan)
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(T/F) Multiplane is NOT considered real time imaging.
False. It is
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What is one of the common disadvantages/ artifacts of 3D ?
Stitch Artifact
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What is an advantage of 3D?
Superior chamber dimensions and function...Planning and peri-operative guidance... Automated analysis.... Can image 2D with 3D TRANSDUCER.....
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What are the approaches for 3D echo
1. Multiplane 2. Multibeat 3. Real time
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What does cherry on the top signify in strain?
Cardiac Amyloidosis
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what is shown in this image?
Reduced septal variant HCM
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What is shown in the image?
Reduced apical strain in apical variant in HCM
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What is shown in this image
Reduced apical strain in apical variant in Apical Infarct
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What is strain?
It is a measure of deformation.
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What does negative strain imply?
Shortening of a segment (contraction)
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What is normal longitudinal strain?
-20%
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What is the most commonly used strain?
GLS
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T/F: strain is preload dependent.
True
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T/F: Speckle Tracking is largely angle dependent.
True
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T/F: when using Tissue Doppler, sonographer must turn ON wall filter and turn gain up.