Describe the key features of rheumatic MS?
Describe the key features of degenerative MS?
What are the methods for determining MVA in MS?
What is the formula for calculating MVA using PHT?
MVA = 220 / PHT
Define PHT
time required for the gradient between the LA and the LV to fall to one half of its initial value
What PHT correlates with severe MS?
Under what conditions is PHT assessment of MS inaccurate?
****less accurate in calcific MS
What group of patients should PHT assessment of MS be avoided?
Elderly patients with calcific, degnerative MS
How do you calculate MVA using the continuity equation?
MVA = LVOTVTI x LVOTarea / MVVTI
What situations make use of the continuity equation unreliable in assessment of MS?
What is one change in the echo settings that is useful when calculating PISA?
shift baseline (aliasing velocity) in the direction of the flow
What is the formula for calculating MVA using PISA?
MVA = 6.28 x r2 x Vr / Peak Vmax x angle/180
What are the Class I ASE recommendations for MVA?
What are the Class 2 ASE recommendations for MVA?
What is the best/most reproducible method for assessing MVA in rheumatic MS?
3D planimetry
What is the best/most reproducible method for assessing MVA in degenerative MS?
Continuity equation > 3D planimetry
What are the levels of severity for MS: MVA
What are the levels of severity for MS: MG
What are the levels of severity for MS: PHT
What are the levels of severity for MS: PASP
What factors should be considered in evaluation for balloon valvuloplasty of MS?
What are the indications for PMBV?
What are unusual (acquired) etiologies of MS?
What are unusual (congenital) etiologies of MS?