Chap 10 Part 1

How is Aortic Valve Area Calculated & what is the equation?

What is the most common congenital condition?

If there is no significant change in gradient after introducing Dobutamine, then there is possible ____________.

True/ False: Its crucial to look at both PG and AVA as decreased flow (stroke Volume) results in decreased PG.

What does BAV most commonly lead to?

Aortic Stenosis can be _____________ without obtaining pressure gradients.

A-Fib is most common in pts with _____.

Normal Aortic Valve should be (this big)

AHA recommends Valve replacement even wo symptoms at velocity _____ and MPG of _______.

In most patient w/ AS, average increase in MPG is of ________ / year.

Sclerotic velocities differ from Stenotic velocities. If the Aortic Velocity is < equal to 2.5 m/s, then the valve ________.

In PLAX view, the Aortic Cusps _(shape)_ during __(cycle)__.

Apical, Suprasternal and Right Parasternal should be obtained using __(transducer type)___.

_____ ______ is a complication of Aortic Stenosis

Which imaging modalities play an important role in evaluating patients with BAV?

Echo Criteria for Severe Aortic Stenosis Values; a) Max Velocity? b) Peak Pressure Gradient? c) Mean Pressure Gradient?