CET Echocardiography Imaging Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary imaging mode used in echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

2D imaging

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M-mode

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Doppler

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CT scan

Question 2

What does Doppler echocardiography measure?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow velocity and direction

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Heart wall thickness

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Electrical activity

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Muscle contraction strength

Question 3

Which technique enhances visualization of heart structures using sound wave reflections?

Accepted Answer

Harmonic imaging

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Contrast CT

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M-mode only

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X-ray

Question 4

What does M-mode imaging provide in echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

Single-line motion display

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Real-time 3D views

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Blood pressure readings

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Color Doppler analysis

Question 5

Which imaging view provides a cross-sectional view of the heart from the chest wall?

Accepted Answer

Parasternal view

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Apical view

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Subcostal view

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Transesophageal view

Question 6

What is the benefit of using contrast agents in echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

Improve image clarity

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Increase heart rate

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Reduce noise

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Detect muscle strain

Question 7

Which imaging technique is inserted into the esophagus for close-up views?

Accepted Answer

Transesophageal echocardiography

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Subcostal echocardiography

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Apical echocardiography

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Intracardiac echocardiography

Question 8

What is the apical four-chamber view used to assess?

Accepted Answer

Atria and ventricles simultaneously

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Aortic arch

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Pulmonary veins

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Heart valves only

Question 9

Which frequency range is typically used for adult transthoracic echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

2-5 MHz

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10-12 MHz

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5-8 MHz

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1-2 MHz