Apical - TTE Chapter 2

Question 1

What are all the 2D Apical views

Answer 1

• 4 chamber
• anteriorly angulated 4 chamber (AKA 5 chamber)
• 2 chamber
• Long-axis (AKA 3 chamber)

Question 2

What are the basic measurements for a 2D Apical exam?

Answer 2

• quantitative 2D volumes
• quantitative EF
• LA volume

Question 3

What are the Apical views for PW?

Answer 3

• LVIT

Question 4

What are the Apical views for Color flow?

Answer 4

• 4 chamber MV & TV
• Long-axis (3C): AO & MV

Question 5

What are the Apical view for CW?

Answer 5

• AOV
• MV
• TV