Tricuspid Valve and Stenosis Quiz

Tricuspid valve leaflets that are fixed, thick, and rigid are seen with which condition?

• Mitral valve prolapse

• Aortic stenosis

• Tricuspid valve stenosis

• Pulmonary hypertension

Tricuspid stenosis impedes which type of blood flow due to narrowing or thickening of the tricuspid valve?

• Systolic flow

• Diastolic flow

• Pulmonary flow

• Coronary flow

A pressure half time measuring greater than or equal to what value indicates severe tricuspid stenosis?

• 100

• 150

• 190

• 250

Utilizing CW doppler, tricuspid stenosis will have which type of E-F slope?

• Increased E-F slope

• Decreased E-F slope

• Normal E-F slope

• Variable E-F slope

Click on the area on the image where turbulent color flow from tricuspid stenosis is seen.

• Left side of the image

• Right side of the image

• Top of the image

• Bottom of the image

Another name for mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is?

• Barlow syndrome

• Floppy valve syndrome

• Systolic click—murmur syndrome

• Billowing mitral valve syndrome

Tricuspid stenosis murmur is described as:

• Diastolic rumble with opening snap that varies with respiration

• Systolic ejection murmur

• Continuous machinery murmur

• Harsh systolic murmur

To provoke MVP, the tech can have the patient:

• Perform the Valsalva maneuver in the PSLAX view

• Perform deep breathing exercises

• Stand on one leg

• Drink a glass of water

MVP murmur presents as a:

• Systolic click-murmur because when the leaflets prolapse it makes a clicking sound that can be heard during auscultation

• Diastolic rumble with a snap

• Continuous murmur with a thrill

• Harsh systolic murmur

What is the valve area calculation for tricuspid valve area?

• TVA=190/PHT

• TVA=180/PHT

• TVA=200/PHT

• TVA=210/PHT