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The RV is the most ___ chamber of the heart (hint: location) |
Anterior
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Where is the RV in relation to the sternum?
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RV is beneath the sternum
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Compared to the LV, are RV walls and chamber dimensions typically smaller or larger?
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Smaller
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What is the normal RV free wall (RVFW) dimension (in m-mode)?
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0.5 - 0.8 cm
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What is the normal RV diastolic chamber dimension (in m-mode)?
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0.9 - 2.6 cm
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What is the normal RV peak systolic pressure?
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15 - 30 mmHg
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What is the normal RV end diastolic pressure?
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2 - 8 mmHg
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What is the normal RV oxygen saturation level?
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75%
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What is the hallmark of the RV?
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Moderator Band (usually seen near the apex)
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What is the RV inflow tract (RVIT)?
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Includes the TV and trabeculations along the inner RV surface
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What is the RV outflow tract (RVOT)?
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Smooth area of the RV where blood is expelled through the PV into the PA
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What is another name for the RVOT?
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Infundibulum
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