Pediatric Echocardiography Flashcards

Q: What Z-score system is recommended for coronary arteries? A: PHN (Pediatric Heart Network) Tags: echo, z-scores, high-yield

Q: What Z-score systems are used for general cardiac structures? A: Boston, Detroit Tags: echo, z-scores

Q: What Z-score defines coronary artery dilation? A: Z-score ≥2.0 Tags: echo, z-scores, kawasaki

Q: What Z-score defines coronary artery aneurysm? A: Z-score ≥2.5 Tags: echo, z-scores, kawasaki, high-yield

Q: What defines giant coronary aneurysm? A: Z-score ≥10 or absolute diameter ≥8mm Tags: echo, z-scores, kawasaki, high-yield

Q: What echo parameter is most useful for RV function? A: TAPSE (tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion) Tags: echo, rv-function

Q: What echo modality is useful for detecting subclinical LV dysfunction? A: Speckle-tracking strain (GLS) Tags: echo, strain, high-yield

Q: When is strain imaging particularly useful? A: Chemotherapy monitoring, single ventricle assessment, early cardiomyopathy detection Tags: echo, strain

Q: What must you know before imaging post-operative CHD? A: Expected post-surgical anatomy Tags: echo, post-op, high-yield