CVS 100 exam 4 Questions and Correct
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What is the patient positioning for PSSA and PSLA?
left lateral decubitus
The Parasternal Short Axis Views are obtained by first obtaining the
PSLA, then rotating the index 90 degrees toward the patient's left shoulder
To obtain the PSSA aortic level, angle the beam
superior and medial
In PSSA Aortic, the aortic valve should be seen in the
center of the image
What 3 cusps can you see in PSSA aortic level?
, RCC, NCC, LCC
What structures can be seen in PSSA AOV?
LA, TV, RA, PV, MPA, and IAS
What can you asses in PSSA AOV?
valvular regurgitation of the TV or PV
__________ and __________ of the valves can be assessed from AOV level
thickness and motion
What pathology can be assessed in AOV level for the RV?
dilatation
The PSSA MV level is obtained by angling the beam slightly
more inferior and lateral from AOV level
Answers| Latest Update
What is the patient positioning for PSSA and PSLA?
left lateral decubitus
The Parasternal Short Axis Views are obtained by first obtaining the
PSLA, then rotating the index 90 degrees toward the patient's left shoulder
To obtain the PSSA aortic level, angle the beam
superior and medial
In PSSA Aortic, the aortic valve should be seen in the
center of the image
What 3 cusps can you see in PSSA aortic level?
, RCC, NCC, LCC
What structures can be seen in PSSA AOV?
LA, TV, RA, PV, MPA, and IAS
What can you asses in PSSA AOV?
valvular regurgitation of the TV or PV
__________ and __________ of the valves can be assessed from AOV level
thickness and motion
What pathology can be assessed in AOV level for the RV?
dilatation
The PSSA MV level is obtained by angling the beam slightly
more inferior and lateral from AOV level
