Mastering Echocardiography Views and Measurements

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Name one source of figures and images mentioned in the text.

Daffner & Hartman. Clinical Radiology. The Essentials ,4th Ed, 2014 © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

What is the title of Drake's Atlas of Anatomy?

Gray’s Atlas of Anatomy 2nd Ed, 2018 © Elsevier.

Who is the author of the book 'Atlas of Anatomy'?

Gilroy et al.

What is the title of Kelley and Petersen's book?

Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 3rd Edition, 2013 © Mosby, Elsevier Inc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the edition of Moore's book?

Clinically Oriented Anatomy 8th Ed, 2018 © Wolters Kluver. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'Netter's Clinical Anatomy'?

Hansen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the edition of Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy?

Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, 14th Edition, 2006 © Urban and Fischer Verlag, Elsevier Inc. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'Point-of-care Ultrasound'?

Soni et al. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book written by Daffner and Hartman?

Clinical Radiology. The Essentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the edition of Gray's Atlas of Anatomy?

2nd Ed, 2018 © Elsevier. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of muscles found on the ventricle walls?

Trabecula carnea and papillary muscles Signup and view all the answers

What causes the closure of AV valves?

Changes in blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Where is the tricuspid valve best heard?

Just to the left of the lower part of the sternum near the 4th/5th intercostal space Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fibrous skeleton of the heart?

Provides structural and functional support, maintains the patency and integrity of the valves, and insulates the atria from the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What are the learning outcomes of the lecture on the heart's internal and surface anatomy?

<ol> <li>Describe the margins and surfaces of the heart 2. Describe the morphological features of the cardiac valves 3. Describe the surface anatomy of the heart and its valves in relation to patient examination and the interpretation of radiographs 4. Explain why points of auscultation of heart sounds are different from the surface projection of the heart valves 5. Describe the functional anatomy of the chambers of the heart 6. Explain the functional importance and position of the fibrous skeleton of the heart 7.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the points of auscultation of heart sounds different from the surface projection of the heart valves?

The points of auscultation of heart sounds are different from the surface projection of the heart valves due to the specific location and direction of sound transmission in the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional importance and position of the fibrous skeleton of the heart?

The fibrous skeleton of the heart provides structural support and serves as an electrical insulator between the atria and ventricles, ensuring proper coordination of cardiac contractions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the papillary muscles and chorda tendinea?

The papillary muscles and chorda tendinea play a crucial role in the functioning of the heart valves. The papillary muscles contract to prevent the valves from being pushed back into the atria during ventricular contraction, while the chorda tendinea help to anchor the valves and prevent them from collapsing into the atria. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two separate sides of the heart and their respective functions?

The two separate sides of the heart are the right side and the left side. The right side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation, while the left side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different surfaces and margins of the heart?

The different surfaces of the heart include the sternocostal (anterior) surface, diaphragmatic (inferior) surface, base (posterior) surface, and apex (left 5th intercostal) surface. The margins of the heart include the right margin, left margin, and inferior margin. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Learning Outcomes

Understand margins and surfaces of the heart.
Identify morphological features of cardiac valves.
Relate surface anatomy of the heart and valves to patient examination and radiograph interpretation.
Explain differences between auscultation points and surface projections of heart valves.
Describe functional anatomy of heart chambers.
Recognize significance of fibrous skeleton in cardiac function.
Explain clinical relevance of papillary muscles and chordae tendineae.
Identify cardiac borders on chest X-ray and other anatomical structures in medical imaging.

Circulation

Pulmonary circulation: Right heart pumps deoxygenated blood to lungs, low pressure (12-16 mmHg).
Systemic circulation: Left heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body, high pressure (70-120 mmHg).

Heart Surfaces

Sternocostal (anterior), Diaphragmatic (inferior), and Base (posterior).
Apex location: Left 5th intercostal space at the mid-clavicular line.
Cardiac impression reflects position within thoracic cavity.

Heart Margins

Right margin: Right atrium.
Left margin: Left ventricle and left auricle.
Inferior margin: Right and left ventricles.

Heart Chambers and Septa

Right heart: Comprises right atrium (RA) and right ventricle (RV).
Left heart: Comprises left atrium (LA) and left ventricle (LV).
Septa: Interatrial (IA), interventricular (IV), and atrioventricular (AV) septa.

Atria Anatomy

Right atrium: Forms most right margin; includes superior/inferior venae cavae and coronary sinus.
Left atrium: Base of the heart with smooth walls; receives pulmonary veins.

Atrial Valves and Features

Right atrium:
- SVC opening: No valve; located behind the right 3rd costal cartilage.
- IVC opening: Has a valve.
- Coronary sinus opening: Contains a valve to prevent regurgitation.
Left atrium:
- Receives blood from pulmonary veins, which lack valves.

Ventricular Anatomy

Right ventricle: Behind sternum; walls 3-4 mm thick, maximal systolic pressure ~30 mmHg.
Left ventricle: Forms the left border and apex; walls 8-12 mm thick, maximal systolic pressure ~120 mmHg.

Atrioventricular Valves

Tricuspid valve (right): Three cusps; blood flows anteriorly and medially.
Mitral valve (left): Two cusps; blood flows toward the apex of the heart.

Chordae Tendineae

Fibrous cords connecting papillary muscles to AV valve cusps.
Prevent eversion during ventricular systole, avoiding regurgitation into atria.

Ventricular Outflow Tracts

Right: Infundibulum leads to pulmonary trunk (blood flows upwards, backwards, and to the left).
Left: Aortic vestibule connects to the aorta (blood flows upwards, backwards, and to the right).

Semilunar Valves

Pulmonary valve: Three cusps (anterior, left, right); closes to prevent backflow during diastole.
Aortic valve: Also three cusps (posterior, left, right) with similar function.

Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart

Provides structural support with four fibrous rings surrounding valves.
Insulates atria from ventricles, ensuring independent contraction mechanics.
Allows conduction only through the atrioventricular bundle of His to prevent arrhythmias.

Cardiac Muscles

Types include:
- Trabecula carnea: Muscular ridges in ventricle walls.
- Papillary muscles: Contract before ventricular contraction; three in right and two in left ventricle.
- Septomarginal trabecula: Present only in right ventricle; bridges interventricular septum and anterior papillary muscle.

Cardiac Auscultation

1st heart sound (S1): Closure of AV valves; marks start of systole.
2nd heart sound (S2): Closure of semilunar valves; marks start of diastole.
Variations in heart sounds may occur with body position and physical activity.

Surface Anatomy

Identify key points for auscultation:
- Tricuspid valve: Best heard near left lower sternum (4th/5th intercostal space).
- Mitral valve: Best heard over the apex (left 5th intercostal space).
- Aortic valve: Best heard at right 2nd intercostal space.
- Pulmonary valve: Best heard at left 2nd intercostal space.

Chest Imaging

Importance arises from the ability to accurately identify cardiac borders and anatomical relationships through various imaging modalities.

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Test your knowledge of echocardiography views and measurements with this quiz. Identify the septa and chambers in various views, including parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, and apical 4 chamber. Put your skills to the test and see how well you know the basics of echocardiography.