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VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
\Q\.The peak velocity of aortic regurgitation indicates the maximum pressure gradient between:
the aorta and the LV in systole
the aorta and the LV in diastole
the LV and the LA in diastole
the LV and the LA in diastole - ANSWERS✔-the aorta and the LV in diastole
\Q\.Which type of image resolution improves with proper placement of the focal zone at the
area of interest?
temporal
lateral
contrast
elevational - ANSWERS✔-Lateral
\Q\.The tissue of the interventricular septum will be best visualized when:
the US beam is parallel to the long axis of the septum
the US beam is perpendicular to the long axis of the septu
,the dynamic range is increased
harmonics is turned off - ANSWERS✔-the US beam is perpendicular to the long axis of the
septum
\Q\.A 38yr old male presents for an echo due to a systolic murmur and has no other cardiac
symptoms. Due to patient habitus, 2D imaging is significantly limited but the EF% appears
normal. The aortic valve velocity is 4m/s with a peak pressure gradient of 64mmHg and no
aortic insufficiency is detected. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the aortic
stenosis?
bicuspid AV
infective endocarditis
degenerative disease
Marfans syndrome - ANSWERS✔-bicuspid AV
\Q\.All of the following are evaluated on a cardiac MRI, except:
regurgitant volume of mitral regurgitation
left ventricular mass
mitral valve prolapse
left ventricular systolic volume - ANSWERS✔-mitral valve prolapse
,Cardiac MRI cannot demonstrate the fine structures and motion of the valves.
\Q\.You are performing a resting echo with contrast for wall motion evaluation. Just after the
injection of microbubble contrast, the patient complains of feeling short of breath and their face
appears to be flushed. The heart rate on the EKG is 117bpm. Which of the following correctly
describes their symptoms?
the patient is most likely experiencing a vasovagal reaction to the contrast
this is a normal response to perfluorocarbon contrast media
the symptoms are most likely related to anxiety
the patient is most likely experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the contrast - ANSWERS✔-the
patient is most likely experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the contrast
Tachycardia, bronchospasm, wheezing, pruitis, erythema, hives and a feeling of impending
doom are symptoms related to an anaphylactic response. Because the short time frame
between contrast injection and the symptoms, the most likely cause of the symptoms is an
allergic reaction.
, \Q\.Flattening of the IVS is least likely to be associated with which of the following?
3mm muscular VSD
Congestive heart failure
Large ASD
Pulmonary HTN - ANSWERS✔-3mm muscular VSD
\Q\.Which of the following correctly describes the way to tell the difference between a
vasovagal response and anaphylaxis caused by contrast injection?
Hypertension is a sign of vasovagal response, while hypotension is a sign of anaphylaxis.
Tachycardia is a sign of vasovagal response, while bradycardia is a sign of anaphylaxis.
A feeling of impending doom is a sign of vasovagal response, while dizziness and near syncope
are signs of anaphylaxis.
Pallor is a sign of vasovagal response, while erythema is a sign of anaphylaxis. - ANSWERS✔-
Pallor is a sign of vasovagal response, while erythema is a sign of anaphylaxis.
\Q\.The right coronary artery supplies which of the following with blood?
LV anterior wall
LV apex
ventricular septum
interatrial septum - ANSWERS✔-interatrial septum