Transthoracic Echocardiogram

Also written as TTE.

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What our notes say

• Medical management should include prompt\nraphy is indicated if the transthoracic echocardiogram is (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• Follow-up: Clinical review with repeat transthoracic echocardiogram at 6–8 weeks to assess for late constriction or chronic effusion. (Pericarditis, effusion and tamponade)
• | Transthoracic echocardiogram | Definitive structural phenotype and ventricular function | Dilated chambers with EF <40% (DCM); asymmetric septal hypertrophy >15 mm (HCM); biatrial enlargement with normal cavity size (RCM) | (Cardiomyopathies)
• DIASTOLE DIASTOLE\nIVC and hepatic veins\nThe transthoracic echocardiogram typically shows peri Apical 4-chamber views (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)

Study material on Transthoracic Echocardiogram

• Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2

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