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Which factor makes the assessment of RV size more challenging compared to the LV?
Which factor makes the assessment of RV size more challenging compared to the LV?
- Its difficulty to describe by a single 2D measurement
- Its anterior position in the chest (correct)
- Its reduced spatial resolution in the near field of the ultrasound beam
- Its more complex geometric shape
Which view is commonly used to obtain various measurements for assessing RV size?
Which view is commonly used to obtain various measurements for assessing RV size?
- Suprasternal view
- Subcostal view
- Parasternal long-axis view
- Apical four-chamber view (correct)
Which of the following measurements have been proposed for assessing RV size?
Which of the following measurements have been proposed for assessing RV size?
- RV end-systolic diameter at the base
- RV end-diastolic diameter at the apex
- RV end-diastolic length (correct)
- RV end-systolic length
What is a problem with the measurements used to assess RV size?
What is a problem with the measurements used to assess RV size?
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Which guidelines provide recommendations for measuring RV dimensions and function?
Which guidelines provide recommendations for measuring RV dimensions and function?
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