{"id":2460,"date":"2026-02-18T15:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.topexamcollection.com\/2026\/02\/2026-new-ae-adult-echocardiography-exam-dumps-use-updated-ardms-exam-q22-q37\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:15:41","slug":"2026-new-ae-adult-echocardiography-exam-dumps-use-updated-ardms-exam-q22-q37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.topexamcollection.com\/zh\/2026\/02\/2026-new-ae-adult-echocardiography-exam-dumps-use-updated-ardms-exam-q22-q37\/","title":{"rendered":"[2026] New AE-Adult-Echocardiography exam dumps Use Updated ARDMS Exam [Q22-Q37]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2460&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;[2026] New AE-Adult-Echocardiography exam dumps Use Updated ARDMS Exam [Q22-Q37]&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: red\">[2026] New AE-Adult-Echocardiography exam dumps Use Updated ARDMS Exam<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: red\">Verified AE-Adult-Echocardiography Dumps Q&amp;As &#8211; AE-Adult-Echocardiography Test Engine with Correct Answers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Syllabus Topics:<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<tr>\n<th width=\"100px\">Topic<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic 1<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical Care and Safety: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians in applying clinical care principles and safety protocols. It includes evaluating patient history and external data, preparing patients including fasting state and intravenous line management, proper patient positioning, EKG lead placement, blood pressure measurement, and ergonomic techniques. Candidates are expected to identify critical echocardiographic findings, know contraindications for procedures, and be able to respond and manage medical emergencies that may arise during echocardiographic exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic 2<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Pathology: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians and focuses on identifying and evaluating abnormal physiology and perfusion and postoperative conditions. It includes assessment of ventricular aneurysms, aortic and valve abnormalities, arrhythmias, cardiac masses, diastolic dysfunction, endocarditis, ischemic diseases, cardiomyopathies, congenital anomalies, and postoperative valve repair or replacement and intracardiac devices. Candidates must demonstrate ability to recognize abnormal Doppler signals, EKG changes, wall motion abnormalities, and a wide range of cardiac pathologies including pulmonary hypertension and septal defects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic 3<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Anatomy and Physiology: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians and covers knowledge and abilities related to normal cardiac anatomy and physiology. It includes assessing great vessels like the aorta and pulmonary arteries, recognizing anatomic variants of the heart, and evaluating cardiac chambers, pericardium, valve structures, and vessels of arterial and venous return. Candidates must document normal systolic and diastolic function, normal valve function and measurements, the phases of the cardiac cycle, normal Doppler changes with respiration, and appearance of arterial and venous waveforms. This also involves assessing the normal hemodynamic response to stress testing and maneuvers such as Valsalva, respiratory, handgrip, and postural changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic 4<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Measurement Techniques, Maneuvers, and Sonographic Views: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians in performing accurate cardiac measurements, conducting provocative maneuvers, and obtaining optimized sonographic imaging views. It involves applying 2D, 3D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques to measure heart valves, chambers, and vessels, including the aortic valve, mitral valve, left and right ventricles, atria, pulmonary artery, and shunt ratios. Candidates must instruct patients in maneuvers such as Valsalva, cough, sniff, and squat. They should also be proficient in acquiring standard echocardiographic views including apical, parasternal, subcostal, and suprasternal notch views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic 5<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Instrumentation, Optimization, and Contrast: This section of the exam measures skills of adult echocardiography technicians related to use and optimization of ultrasound instrumentation and the application of contrast agents. Candidates should recognize imaging artifacts, utilize non-imaging transducers, and adjust ultrasound console settings for optimal imaging and Doppler recordings. Knowledge of harmonic imaging, principles of contrast agents, and the safe and effective use of saline and echo-enhancing contrast agents is essential. Candidates must also be able to optimize images when using contrast agents to ensure diagnostic quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"watu_quiz\" class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\n<form action=\"\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form \" id=\"quiz-1014\" >\n<div class='watu-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 22<\/strong><br \/>Which of the following can be calculated from the peak tricuspid regurgitant velocity?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19992' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77365' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19992[]' id='answer-id-77365' class='answer answer-1 js-answer-label answerof-19992' value='77365' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77365' id='answer-label-77365' class='js-answer-label answer label-1'><span class='answer'>Right atrial pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77366' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19992[]' id='answer-id-77366' class='answer answer-1 js-answer-label answerof-19992' value='77366' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77366' id='answer-label-77366' class='js-answer-label answer label-1'><span class='answer'>Pulmonary artery diastolic pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77367' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19992[]' id='answer-id-77367' class='answer answer-1 js-answer-label answerof-19992' value='77367' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77367' id='answer-label-77367' class='js-answer-label answer label-1'><span class='answer'>Mean pulmonary artery pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77368' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19992[]' id='answer-id-77368' class='answer answer-1 php-answer-label answerof-19992' value='77368' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77368' id='answer-label-77368' class='php-answer-label answer label-1'><span class='answer'>Right ventricular systolic pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Peak tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV) allows estimation of right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) using the simplified Bernoulli equation: RVSP = 4 \u00d7 (TRV)^2 + estimated right atrial pressure.<br\/>This measurement is important for assessing pulmonary hypertension indirectly.<br\/>Right atrial pressure is estimated separately, pulmonary artery diastolic pressure and mean pressure require additional measurements.<br\/>This application is discussed in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e&#8221;, Chapter on Right Heart Pressure Estimation#20:335-340Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(1,this)' id='btn-1' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType1' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 23<\/strong><br \/>Which syndrome is associated with pulmonic stenosis?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19993' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77369' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19993[]' id='answer-id-77369' class='answer answer-2 js-answer-label answerof-19993' value='77369' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77369' id='answer-label-77369' class='js-answer-label answer label-2'><span class='answer'>Turner<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77370' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19993[]' id='answer-id-77370' class='answer answer-2 js-answer-label answerof-19993' value='77370' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77370' id='answer-label-77370' class='js-answer-label answer label-2'><span class='answer'>Eisenmenger<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77371' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19993[]' id='answer-id-77371' class='answer answer-2 php-answer-label answerof-19993' value='77371' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77371' id='answer-label-77371' class='php-answer-label answer label-2'><span class='answer'>Noonan<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77372' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19993[]' id='answer-id-77372' class='answer answer-2 js-answer-label answerof-19993' value='77372' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77372' id='answer-label-77372' class='js-answer-label answer label-2'><span class='answer'>Marfan<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Pulmonic stenosis is a congenital valve abnormality often seen in genetic syndromes with cardiac manifestations. Among these, Noonan syndrome is the most frequently associated with pulmonic stenosis.<br\/>Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, short stature, and congenital heart defects, with pulmonic valve stenosis being the predominant cardiac lesion. The stenosis is usually valvular and caused by dysplastic pulmonary valve leaflets, leading to obstruction of right ventricular outflow.<br\/>Other syndromes listed do not typically present with pulmonic stenosis:<br\/>Turner syndrome is more commonly linked with bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta, not pulmonic stenosis.<br\/>Eisenmenger syndrome refers to the advanced phase of congenital heart defects with significant pulmonary hypertension and is not a genetic syndrome.<br\/>Marfan syndrome is predominantly associated with aortic root dilation and mitral valve prolapse, but not with pulmonic stenosis.<br\/>This association is well documented in adult echocardiography guidelines and texts, such as the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography&#8221; by Catherine Otto, which clearly identifies Noonan syndrome as the syndrome most commonly associated with pulmonic stenosis among congenital heart defects#16:Chapter on Congenital Heart DiseaseTextbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(2,this)' id='btn-2' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType2' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 24<\/strong><br \/>Which of the following is the gold standard for assessment of coronary artery disease?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19994' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77373' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19994[]' id='answer-id-77373' class='answer answer-3 php-answer-label answerof-19994' value='77373' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77373' id='answer-label-77373' class='php-answer-label answer label-3'><span class='answer'>Cardiac catheterization<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77374' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19994[]' id='answer-id-77374' class='answer answer-3 js-answer-label answerof-19994' value='77374' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77374' id='answer-label-77374' class='js-answer-label answer label-3'><span class='answer'>Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77375' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19994[]' id='answer-id-77375' class='answer answer-3 js-answer-label answerof-19994' value='77375' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77375' id='answer-label-77375' class='js-answer-label answer label-3'><span class='answer'>Stress echocardiography<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77376' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19994[]' id='answer-id-77376' class='answer answer-3 js-answer-label answerof-19994' value='77376' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77376' id='answer-label-77376' class='js-answer-label answer label-3'><span class='answer'>Myocardial perfusion imaging<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography is considered the gold standard for the assessment and diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). It provides direct visualization of coronary artery luminal stenosis and allows for therapeutic intervention if needed.<br\/>While cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), stress echocardiography, and myocardial perfusion imaging are valuable non-invasive modalities for ischemia detection and functional assessment, none replace the anatomical and interventional capabilities of invasive angiography.<br\/>This is well established in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e&#8221;, Chapter on Ischemic Heart Disease and Diagnostic Modalities#20:400-405Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(3,this)' id='btn-3' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType3' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 25<\/strong><br \/>Which condition is most likely demonstrated by this M-mode image?<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.topexamcollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AE-Adult-Echocardiography-c5994fb132f690469e80d89001d3321f.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19995' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77377' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19995[]' id='answer-id-77377' class='answer answer-4 js-answer-label answerof-19995' value='77377' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77377' id='answer-label-77377' class='js-answer-label answer label-4'><span class='answer'>Dilated cardiomyopathy<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77378' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19995[]' id='answer-id-77378' class='answer answer-4 js-answer-label answerof-19995' value='77378' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77378' id='answer-label-77378' class='js-answer-label answer label-4'><span class='answer'>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77379' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19995[]' id='answer-id-77379' class='answer answer-4 js-answer-label answerof-19995' value='77379' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77379' id='answer-label-77379' class='js-answer-label answer label-4'><span class='answer'>Mitral valve prolapse<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77380' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19995[]' id='answer-id-77380' class='answer answer-4 php-answer-label answerof-19995' value='77380' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77380' id='answer-label-77380' class='php-answer-label answer label-4'><span class='answer'>Mitral stenosis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The M-mode image shows characteristic diastolic doming or &#8220;hockey stick&#8221; appearance of the anterior mitral leaflet with restricted leaflet motion. This is a classic sign of mitral stenosis, where leaflet thickening and fusion cause limited opening during diastole.<br\/>Dilated cardiomyopathy shows increased chamber sizes and decreased systolic function but not mitral leaflet doming. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterized by septal thickening and SAM of the mitral valve.<br\/>Mitral valve prolapse shows leaflet billowing into the left atrium during systole.<br\/>This pattern is well described in ASE valvular heart disease guidelines and echocardiography texts#12:ASE Valve Imaging Guidelinesp.180-185##16:Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6ep.200-205#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(4,this)' id='btn-4' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType4' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 26<\/strong><br \/>An intravenous drug user presents with a fever of unknown origin, flu-like symptoms, dyspnea, and chest pain. Which ultrasound finding is mostly likely associated with this presentation?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19996' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77381' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19996[]' id='answer-id-77381' class='answer answer-5 js-answer-label answerof-19996' value='77381' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77381' id='answer-label-77381' class='js-answer-label answer label-5'><span class='answer'>Aortic dissection<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77382' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19996[]' id='answer-id-77382' class='answer answer-5 js-answer-label answerof-19996' value='77382' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77382' id='answer-label-77382' class='js-answer-label answer label-5'><span class='answer'>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77383' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19996[]' id='answer-id-77383' class='answer answer-5 js-answer-label answerof-19996' value='77383' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77383' id='answer-label-77383' class='js-answer-label answer label-5'><span class='answer'>Mitral valve prolapse<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77384' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19996[]' id='answer-id-77384' class='answer answer-5 php-answer-label answerof-19996' value='77384' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77384' id='answer-label-77384' class='php-answer-label answer label-5'><span class='answer'>Endocarditis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Intravenous drug use is a major risk factor for infective endocarditis, particularly involving the tricuspid valve and sometimes left-sided valves. Symptoms like fever, flu-like illness, dyspnea, and chest pain suggest possible septic emboli or valve destruction.<br\/>Echocardiographic findings associated with endocarditis include mobile echogenic masses attached to valve leaflets (vegetations), valve thickening, or destruction. These findings are diagnostic and guide treatment.<br\/>Aortic dissection, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and mitral valve prolapse can present with different clinical features and echocardiographic findings not consistent with infectious vegetations.<br\/>These clinical and echocardiographic correlations are detailed in the ASE guidelines on infective endocarditis and the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography&#8221;#16:Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6ep.470-475#<br\/>#12:ASE Infective Endocarditis Guidelinesp.380-390#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(5,this)' id='btn-5' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType5' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 27<\/strong><br \/>Which murmur will occur in a patient with a ruptured papillary muscle?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19997' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77385' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19997[]' id='answer-id-77385' class='answer answer-6 php-answer-label answerof-19997' value='77385' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77385' id='answer-label-77385' class='php-answer-label answer label-6'><span class='answer'>Holosystolic<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77386' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19997[]' id='answer-id-77386' class='answer answer-6 js-answer-label answerof-19997' value='77386' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77386' id='answer-label-77386' class='js-answer-label answer label-6'><span class='answer'>Ejection systolic<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77387' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19997[]' id='answer-id-77387' class='answer answer-6 js-answer-label answerof-19997' value='77387' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77387' id='answer-label-77387' class='js-answer-label answer label-6'><span class='answer'>Early systolic<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77388' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19997[]' id='answer-id-77388' class='answer answer-6 js-answer-label answerof-19997' value='77388' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77388' id='answer-label-77388' class='js-answer-label answer label-6'><span class='answer'>Late systolic<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Rupture of a papillary muscle leads to acute mitral regurgitation, producing a holosystolic murmur heard throughout systole. This murmur results from backward flow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole.<br\/>Ejection systolic murmurs are typically due to outflow obstruction like aortic stenosis. Early or late systolic murmurs occur in specific valve lesions but not with papillary muscle rupture.<br\/>This is covered in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e&#8221;, Chapter on Mitral Valve Disease and Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction#20:430-435Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(6,this)' id='btn-6' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType6' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 28<\/strong><br \/>How must the sonographer angle the transducer from the apical four-chamber view in order to visualize the aortic valve in the apical five-chamber view?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19998' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77389' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19998[]' id='answer-id-77389' class='answer answer-7 php-answer-label answerof-19998' value='77389' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77389' id='answer-label-77389' class='php-answer-label answer label-7'><span class='answer'>Anteriorly<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77390' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19998[]' id='answer-id-77390' class='answer answer-7 js-answer-label answerof-19998' value='77390' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77390' id='answer-label-77390' class='js-answer-label answer label-7'><span class='answer'>Posteriorly<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77391' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19998[]' id='answer-id-77391' class='answer answer-7 js-answer-label answerof-19998' value='77391' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77391' id='answer-label-77391' class='js-answer-label answer label-7'><span class='answer'>Medially<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77392' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19998[]' id='answer-id-77392' class='answer answer-7 js-answer-label answerof-19998' value='77392' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77392' id='answer-label-77392' class='js-answer-label answer label-7'><span class='answer'>Laterally<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>To obtain the apical five-chamber view from the apical four-chamber, the transducer is angled anteriorly (towards the patient&#8217;s chest). This brings the left ventricular outflow tract and aortic valve into the imaging plane anterior to the left ventricle and mitral valve seen in the four-chamber view.<br\/>Posterior, medial, or lateral angulations do not adequately visualize the aortic valve in this context.<br\/>This technique is described in adult echocardiography imaging protocols and ASE chamber quantification guidelines#12:ASE Imaging Protocolsp.30-35##16:Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6ep.70-75#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(7,this)' id='btn-7' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType7' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 29<\/strong><br \/>Which echocardiography assessment requires mitral inflow pulsed wave, pulmonary venous pulsed wave, and tissue Doppler of the mitral annulus?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='19999' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77393' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19999[]' id='answer-id-77393' class='answer answer-8 php-answer-label answerof-19999' value='77393' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77393' id='answer-label-77393' class='php-answer-label answer label-8'><span class='answer'>Left ventricular diastolic function<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77394' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19999[]' id='answer-id-77394' class='answer answer-8 js-answer-label answerof-19999' value='77394' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77394' id='answer-label-77394' class='js-answer-label answer label-8'><span class='answer'>Left ventricular systolic function<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77395' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19999[]' id='answer-id-77395' class='answer answer-8 js-answer-label answerof-19999' value='77395' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77395' id='answer-label-77395' class='js-answer-label answer label-8'><span class='answer'>Myocardial performance index<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77396' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-19999[]' id='answer-id-77396' class='answer answer-8 js-answer-label answerof-19999' value='77396' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77396' id='answer-label-77396' class='js-answer-label answer label-8'><span class='answer'>Mitral regurgitation severity<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function by echocardiography involves evaluating mitral inflow velocities with pulsed wave Doppler (E and A waves), pulmonary venous flow patterns (systolic and diastolic waves), and tissue Doppler imaging of the mitral annulus to measure early diastolic (e&#8217;) velocities.<br\/>This combination allows differentiation of normal versus abnormal relaxation, elevated filling pressures, and grading of diastolic dysfunction. The myocardial performance index evaluates global ventricular function but does not specifically require these Doppler measures. Systolic function is assessed mainly by ejection fraction and wall motion. Mitral regurgitation severity uses color Doppler and vena contracta measurements.<br\/>This multiparameter diastolic function evaluation is outlined in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography,<br\/>6e&#8221;, Chapter on Diastolic Function Assessment#20:210-220Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(8,this)' id='btn-8' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType8' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 30<\/strong><br \/>Which anatomic structure is represented by the arrow on this image?<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.topexamcollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AE-Adult-Echocardiography-04533ccf75fb96190fb9b8b1416296fd.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20000' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77397' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20000[]' id='answer-id-77397' class='answer answer-9 js-answer-label answerof-20000' value='77397' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77397' id='answer-label-77397' class='js-answer-label answer label-9'><span class='answer'>Left leaflet<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77398' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20000[]' id='answer-id-77398' class='answer answer-9 js-answer-label answerof-20000' value='77398' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77398' id='answer-label-77398' class='js-answer-label answer label-9'><span class='answer'>Posterior leaflet<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77399' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20000[]' id='answer-id-77399' class='answer answer-9 js-answer-label answerof-20000' value='77399' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77399' id='answer-label-77399' class='js-answer-label answer label-9'><span class='answer'>Septal leaflet<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77400' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20000[]' id='answer-id-77400' class='answer answer-9 php-answer-label answerof-20000' value='77400' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77400' id='answer-label-77400' class='php-answer-label answer label-9'><span class='answer'>Anterior leaflet<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The echocardiographic image is a four-chamber view focusing on the mitral valve apparatus. The arrow points to the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, which is typically more prominent, triangular in shape, and located adjacent to the aortic valve in the left ventricular outflow tract region.<br\/>The posterior leaflet of the mitral valve is generally smaller, has multiple scallops, and is located posteriorly relative to the anterior leaflet. The septal leaflet is part of the tricuspid valve on the right side of the heart. The<br\/>&#8220;left leaflet&#8221; is a non-specific term and not an anatomical descriptor.<br\/>This differentiation between anterior and posterior leaflets is important for understanding mitral valve pathology and for interventions such as mitral valve repair. These features are clearly explained in echocardiography texts and ASE valve imaging guidelines#12:ASE Valve Imaging Guidelinesp.180-185#<br\/>#16:Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6ep.200-205#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(9,this)' id='btn-9' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType9' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 31<\/strong><br \/>In which view is the superior vena cava visualized in its long axis?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20001' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77401' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20001[]' id='answer-id-77401' class='answer answer-10 js-answer-label answerof-20001' value='77401' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77401' id='answer-label-77401' class='js-answer-label answer label-10'><span class='answer'>Parasternal long axis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77402' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20001[]' id='answer-id-77402' class='answer answer-10 js-answer-label answerof-20001' value='77402' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77402' id='answer-label-77402' class='js-answer-label answer label-10'><span class='answer'>Apical five-chamber<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77403' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20001[]' id='answer-id-77403' class='answer answer-10 php-answer-label answerof-20001' value='77403' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77403' id='answer-label-77403' class='php-answer-label answer label-10'><span class='answer'>Suprasternal notch<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77404' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20001[]' id='answer-id-77404' class='answer answer-10 js-answer-label answerof-20001' value='77404' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77404' id='answer-label-77404' class='js-answer-label answer label-10'><span class='answer'>Subcostal four-chamber<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:<br\/>The superior vena cava (SVC) is best visualized in its long axis from the suprasternal notch window. This approach provides a longitudinal view of the great vessels including the aortic arch and the SVC entering the right atrium. Other standard transthoracic echocardiographic views such as the parasternal long axis or apical views do not provide clear visualization of the SVC in its long axis. The subcostal four-chamber view typically shows the inferior vena cava but not the superior vena cava.<br\/>The suprasternal notch window is particularly useful for evaluating flow and anatomy in the SVC and the ascending aorta. This view allows clear identification of the vessel course as it enters the right atrium, making it valuable in assessment of venous return and possible pathologies involving the SVC.<br\/>This is supported in the echocardiography text under the description of transthoracic views for major venous structures and great vessels, which identifies the suprasternal notch as the best window for the long-axis visualization of the superior vena cava.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(10,this)' id='btn-10' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType10' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-11'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 32<\/strong><br \/>Which type of rendering is primarily utilized with three-dimensional echocardiography?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20002' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77405' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20002[]' id='answer-id-77405' class='answer answer-11 js-answer-label answerof-20002' value='77405' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77405' id='answer-label-77405' class='js-answer-label answer label-11'><span class='answer'>Surface<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77406' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20002[]' id='answer-id-77406' class='answer answer-11 php-answer-label answerof-20002' value='77406' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77406' id='answer-label-77406' class='php-answer-label answer label-11'><span class='answer'>Volume<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77407' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20002[]' id='answer-id-77407' class='answer answer-11 js-answer-label answerof-20002' value='77407' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77407' id='answer-label-77407' class='js-answer-label answer label-11'><span class='answer'>Planar<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77408' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20002[]' id='answer-id-77408' class='answer answer-11 js-answer-label answerof-20002' value='77408' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77408' id='answer-label-77408' class='js-answer-label answer label-11'><span class='answer'>External<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:<br\/>Three-dimensional echocardiography (3D echo) primarily uses volume rendering to provide a realistic and spatially accurate representation of cardiac structures. Volume rendering processes a full dataset of voxels (3D pixels) to produce detailed images, allowing clinicians to visualize complex anatomical relationships in real time.<br\/>Surface rendering is another technique but primarily used in post-processing to create a solid surface model; it is less used in live 3D echocardiography.<br\/>Planar and external rendering are not standard terms in 3D echocardiography.<br\/>This information is presented in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e&#8221;, Chapter on Advanced Echocardiographic Imaging Techniques#20:400-405Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(11,this)' id='btn-11' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType11' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-12'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 33<\/strong><br \/>Which view is best for assessing atrial situs in the presence of congenital heart disease?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20003' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77409' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20003[]' id='answer-id-77409' class='answer answer-12 php-answer-label answerof-20003' value='77409' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77409' id='answer-label-77409' class='php-answer-label answer label-12'><span class='answer'>Subcostal<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77410' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20003[]' id='answer-id-77410' class='answer answer-12 js-answer-label answerof-20003' value='77410' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77410' id='answer-label-77410' class='js-answer-label answer label-12'><span class='answer'>Short axis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77411' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20003[]' id='answer-id-77411' class='answer answer-12 js-answer-label answerof-20003' value='77411' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77411' id='answer-label-77411' class='js-answer-label answer label-12'><span class='answer'>Long axis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77412' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20003[]' id='answer-id-77412' class='answer answer-12 js-answer-label answerof-20003' value='77412' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77412' id='answer-label-77412' class='js-answer-label answer label-12'><span class='answer'>Suprasternal notch<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The subcostal view is the preferred transthoracic echocardiographic window to assess atrial situs, especially in congenital heart disease. This view provides a cross-sectional look at the abdominal organs and atrial chambers, helping determine the relative position of the inferior vena cava and aorta, which aids in defining atrial situs (solitus, inversus, or ambiguous).<br\/>Short axis and long axis views provide excellent cardiac anatomy but are less informative for visceral situs.<br\/>The suprasternal notch window is mainly used to visualize the great vessels but does not provide adequate assessment of atrial situs.<br\/>The subcostal view&#8217;s ability to demonstrate abdominal situs and systemic venous return makes it essential in congenital cardiac evaluations and is recommended in echocardiography protocols for congenital heart disease assessment .<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(12,this)' id='btn-12' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType12' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-13'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 34<\/strong><br \/>What is the significance of a mitral B-bump seen on M-mode?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20004' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77413' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20004[]' id='answer-id-77413' class='answer answer-13 php-answer-label answerof-20004' value='77413' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77413' id='answer-label-77413' class='php-answer-label answer label-13'><span class='answer'>Elevated left atrial systolic pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77414' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20004[]' id='answer-id-77414' class='answer answer-13 js-answer-label answerof-20004' value='77414' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77414' id='answer-label-77414' class='js-answer-label answer label-13'><span class='answer'>Elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77415' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20004[]' id='answer-id-77415' class='answer answer-13 js-answer-label answerof-20004' value='77415' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77415' id='answer-label-77415' class='js-answer-label answer label-13'><span class='answer'>Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77416' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20004[]' id='answer-id-77416' class='answer answer-13 js-answer-label answerof-20004' value='77416' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77416' id='answer-label-77416' class='js-answer-label answer label-13'><span class='answer'>Mitral stenosis<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The mitral B-bump on M-mode echocardiography represents a distinct anterior motion or thickening of the anterior mitral leaflet during atrial systole. It is associated with elevated left atrial systolic pressure.<br\/>The B-bump is a marker of increased left atrial pressure transmitted to the mitral valve, often seen in diastolic dysfunction and conditions causing elevated left atrial pressure.<br\/>It is not a direct indicator of left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or mitral stenosis.<br\/>This phenomenon is described in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e&#8221;, Chapter on Diastolic Function and Mitral Valve Motion#20:215-220Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(13,this)' id='btn-13' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType13' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-14'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 35<\/strong><br \/>Which two-dimensional method is recommended for assessing left ventricular ejection fraction when regional wall motion abnormalities are present?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20005' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77417' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20005[]' id='answer-id-77417' class='answer answer-14 js-answer-label answerof-20005' value='77417' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77417' id='answer-label-77417' class='js-answer-label answer label-14'><span class='answer'>Visual<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77418' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20005[]' id='answer-id-77418' class='answer answer-14 php-answer-label answerof-20005' value='77418' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77418' id='answer-label-77418' class='php-answer-label answer label-14'><span class='answer'>Simpson biplane<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77419' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20005[]' id='answer-id-77419' class='answer answer-14 js-answer-label answerof-20005' value='77419' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77419' id='answer-label-77419' class='js-answer-label answer label-14'><span class='answer'>Quinones<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77420' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20005[]' id='answer-id-77420' class='answer answer-14 js-answer-label answerof-20005' value='77420' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77420' id='answer-label-77420' class='js-answer-label answer label-14'><span class='answer'>Tetcholz<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The Simpson biplane method (method of disks) is the recommended two-dimensional echocardiographic technique to quantify left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), especially when regional wall motion abnormalities are present. It involves tracing endocardial borders in apical two- and four-chamber views to calculate LV volumes and EF, accounting for segmental dysfunction.<br\/>Visual estimation is subjective and less accurate. 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It is ideal for assessing wall thickness and segmental wall motion abnormalities in this region.<br\/>The four-chamber view visualizes septal and lateral walls but does not optimally display the apical lateral segment. Parasternal long axis primarily visualizes the anterior septum and posterior wall but is limited for lateral apex. The mid-parasternal short axis focuses on mid-ventricular segments and does not visualize the apex.<br\/>This anatomical and echocardiographic detail is described in the &#8220;Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography,<br\/>6e&#8221;, Chapter on Left Ventricular Segmental Analysis#20:120-125Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography#.<\/div><input type='button' class='showchecked' style='margin: 10px 0;' onclick='showanswer1(15,this)' id='btn-15' value='See Answer'  \/><input type='hidden' id='questionType15' value='radio' class=''><\/div><div class='watu-question' id='question-16'><div class='question-content'><p><strong>NEW QUESTION 37<\/strong><br \/>Which congenital abnormality is most consistent with the findings in this video?<\/p>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='20007' \/><div class='watu-questions-wrap '><input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77425' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20007[]' id='answer-id-77425' class='answer answer-16 js-answer-label answerof-20007' value='77425' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77425' id='answer-label-77425' class='js-answer-label answer label-16'><span class='answer'>Patent foramen ovale<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77426' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20007[]' id='answer-id-77426' class='answer answer-16 js-answer-label answerof-20007' value='77426' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77426' id='answer-label-77426' class='js-answer-label answer label-16'><span class='answer'>Ventricular septal defect<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77427' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20007[]' id='answer-id-77427' class='answer answer-16 php-answer-label answerof-20007' value='77427' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77427' id='answer-label-77427' class='php-answer-label answer label-16'><span class='answer'>Ebstein anomaly<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<input type='hidden' name='answer_ids[]' class='watu-answer-ids' value='77428' \/><div class='watu-question-choice'><input type='radio' name='answer-20007[]' id='answer-id-77428' class='answer answer-16 js-answer-label answerof-20007' value='77428' \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-77428' id='answer-label-77428' class='js-answer-label answer label-16'><span class='answer'>Eisenmenger syndrome<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='show-question-feedback' style='display:none;'>The video shows an apical four-chamber or subcostal echocardiographic view demonstrating a markedly enlarged right atrium with atrialization of part of the right ventricle, displacement of the tricuspid valve septal leaflet downward into the RV cavity, and severe tricuspid regurgitation. These findings are hallmark features of Ebstein anomaly, a congenital malformation of the tricuspid valve causing apical displacement of the septal and posterior leaflets.<br\/>Patent foramen ovale and ventricular septal defects have different echocardiographic features without tricuspid leaflet displacement. 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