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Which unit of measurement is used to quantify tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion?
Suggested Answer: A
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Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) is measured as the linear displacement of the tricuspid annulus during systole and is expressed in centimeters (cm). It quantifies right ventricular longitudinal systolic function.
Centimeters per second is a velocity measurement used in tissue Doppler imaging. Milliliters per minute refers to volume flow, and millimeters of mercury measures pressure.
This is standardized in the 'Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6e', Chapter on Right Ventricular Functional Assessment20:320-325Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography.
21 comments · newest first
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Jacinta
2 days ago
I still prefer A) Centimeters. It's standard for this kind of measurement.
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Meghann
7 days ago
But what about B) Centimeters/second? It's about motion too.
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Jamie
12 days ago
I agree, A) Centimeters is logical. It's a length measurement.
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Virgina
17 days ago
I think it's A) Centimeters. Makes sense for distance.
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Arlen
22 days ago
A) Centimeters is definitely the right choice. Simple and effective.
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Enola
28 days ago
B) Centimeters/second could apply in some contexts, but not here.
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Reena
1 month ago
I feel confident with A) Centimeters. Clear and straightforward.
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Noble
1 month ago
D) Millimeters of mercury sounds familiar, but not for this.
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Elden
1 month ago
I still prefer A) Centimeters. It's standard for this kind of measurement.
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Kanisha
2 months ago
But what about B) Centimeters/second? It's about motion too.
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Stacey
2 months ago
I agree, A) Centimeters is logical. It's a length measurement.
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Shenika
2 months ago
I think it's A) Centimeters. Makes sense for distance.
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Blondell
2 months ago
A is correct, but I always mix it up with other measurements.
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Art
2 months ago
I thought it was in millimeters of mercury, but I guess not!
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Luisa
2 months ago
Wait, is it really just centimeters? That seems too simple.
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Roselle
3 months ago
Definitely A, can't believe anyone would think otherwise.
CA
Casie
3 months ago
It's measured in centimeters!
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Arthur
3 months ago
I definitely remember it being a linear measurement, so I’m leaning towards centimeters.
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Rebbeca
3 months ago
I’m confused; I thought tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion was measured in millimeters, but now I'm second-guessing myself.
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Lore
3 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I want to say it was in millimeters.
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Genevieve
4 months ago
I think it's centimeters, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about measuring distances in cardiac assessments.