RCM &CP

Question 1

Septal bounce is seen in RCM or CP

Answer 1

CP- constrictive pericarditis

Question 2

Septal bounce is seen during which phase

Answer 2

Diastole

The septum moves initially towards LV and then away from LV in diastole

Increases with inspiration and less with expiration

As the RV filling starts slightly early and there is rapid RV filling which cause septal most to left and as pressure equalizes it reverses

Question 3

Paradoxical septal motion is seen in which phase

Answer 3

Systole

Common after cardiac surgery