Subcostal four chamber view – Echocardiography Subcostal four chamber view is excellent for visualization of interatrial septum. If an atrial septal dropout is seen in the apical four
Patent foramen ovale – PFO Patent foramen ovale is a valvular opening in the fossa ovalis region of the interatrial septum. In fetal life, the foramen ovale shunts
Chiari network Chiari network is a vestigial structure and is seen as strand like structures within the right atrial cavity on echocardiography. It is an embryonic remnant of
Which of the following tests can be used for detection of right to left shunt across PFO?
a) Saline contrast echocardiography
b) Transcranial Doppler
c) Ear oximetry
d) All of the above
e)
PFO detection by saline contrast echocardiography Patent foramen ovale can cause paradoxical embolism and stroke. Hence in every case of stroke, it is necessary to look for a
Associations of patent foramen ovale (PFO) Associations of patent foramen ovale: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small defect in the inter atrial septum in the region of
Atrial septal aneurysm Atrial septal aneurysm is an aneurysmal portion in the region of the fossa ovalis with a diameter of least 1.5 cm and having movement amplitude
Valsalva maneuvers in daily life Valsalva maneuvers in daily life include: Coughing Sneezing Squatting Defecation Micturition These Valsalva maneuvers in daily life can produce transient right to left