Q) Pulmonary Embolism is a life threatening condition commonly seen in the ICU setting. Which of the following is not a feature of Echocardiography in patients with pulmonary embolism
a) Right ventricular dilatation with increased RV/LV diameter
b) Mitral Regurgitation
c) Bowing of interventricular septum
d) Pulmonary artery dilatation
Pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism
Answer
b
Its tricuspid regurgitation because the increased pressure is reflected on to the right side of the heart
Echocardiography is a useful tool in unstable patients because it is non invasive and readily available. Transesophageal Echocardiography is more sensitive.
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