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ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam - Topic 5 Question 15 Discussion

Based on this video, what is the estimated right atrial pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
C) 10
A) 3
B) 8
D) 15

ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam - Topic 5 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for ARDMS's AE-Adult-Echocardiography exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 5
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Based on this video, what is the estimated right atrial pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

The video shows a subcostal IVC view with measurement of IVC diameter and respiratory collapsibility. The IVC appears dilated (>2.1 cm) with less than 50% collapse on inspiration, suggesting elevated right atrial pressure (RAP).

According to ASE guidelines for noninvasive RAP estimation, an IVC diameter >2.1 cm with <50% collapsibility corresponds to an RAP of approximately 10 mmHg.

Lower RAP values correspond to smaller IVC and greater collapsibility. This is a standard measurement in adult echocardiography practice and ASE chamber quantification guidelines12:ASE Chamber Quantification Guidelinesp.80-8516:Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6ep.115-120.


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I keep mixing up the values, but I think I saw a question where 15 mmHg was considered elevated. Could that be the answer here?
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Barbra
5 days ago
I recall that normal values for right atrial pressure are usually lower, so maybe 3 mmHg is a possibility?
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Shanda
10 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the right atrial pressure could be closer to 10 mmHg based on what we discussed in class.
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Essie
15 days ago
I think I remember something about estimating right atrial pressure being around 8 mmHg in similar practice questions.
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