What are some main factors affecting Regurgitant Jet appearance? Name Two.
Gain, Scale, Frame rate, Sector Size, Transducer, Color flow algorithms, Machine
Jet area and LA area are measured in A4C. What is the equation for percentage of total LA area?
Jet area/ LAA x100%
How do you calculate Regurgitant Volume?
RV= SV regurgitant valve - SV competent Valve
What is arrow poiting at in the image shown?
Flail Anterior Leaflet.(can result with disrupted MV apparatus, has eccentric jet on the oppsite side of the flail leaflet, TEE confirms precise location)
Degree of MR / Vena contracta width = mild moderate severe
mild 0-3cm moderate 0.3 - 0.6cm severe >0.6cm
Assessing MR severity, values= mild mod severe. (choose one)
color flow jet, Regurgitant fraction, Regurgitant Volume, ROA