ECH 215 Aneurysms and Pasudoaneurysms

The size of aneurysms during systole:

• decreases

• increases

• stays the same

• unable to determine

The most common (mechanical complication of an MI is:

• papillary rupture

• aneurysm formation

What type of MI causes papillary muscle rupture?

• anterior MI

• inferior MI

Which of the following occurs first in the setting of severe mitral

regurgitation due to a flail leaflet?

• dilated LV

• dilated LA

• dilated RV

• dilated RA

The most common location for pseudoaneurysms is:

• apical

• inferior basal

• anterior basal

Does the wall of a pseudoaneurysm contain endocardium? Why?

• yes

• no

What information do you need pre-op in a patient with an LV aneurysm?

• size

• location

• presence of thrombus

• movement of other walls

Color Doppler in ischemic heart disease can be good for.....

• MR

• TR

• AI

• VSD

• ASD