25 Aug Describe the basic concepts of LV hemodynamics in your own words
Echo Qtr 4: Homework 4
LV Hemodynamics Paper
Write a paper of at least 5 but no more than 10 pages in length. It should be double spaced with diagrams and tables depicting important concepts. This paper should describe the basic concepts of LV hemodynamics in your own words. Be sure to write a list of sources (or bibliography) including any articles found on the internet. Any plagiarism will result in a final homework grade of zero (equal to one quiz).
You may use Otto, Reynolds, reputable internet articles, class notes and Carnegie Instructors as sources.
The report should include at least the following:
A brief summary of the Cardiac cycle with a Wigger’s diagram
Description, velocity diagrams and calculations, important parameter values for normal, stenotic and regurgitant flows across the MV. For example: include PHT equation, normal values for MVA, flow profiles for MS and pulmonary vein reversal flows, etc.
Description, velocity diagrams and calculations, important parameter values for normal, stenotic and regurgitant flows across the AoV. Be sure to include the continuity equation and show what you should measure for AS and AI. Also include important criteria, etc.
Diastolic filling flow patterns and function. Describe grades and show diagrams.
You may draw your own diagrams or clip them from internet sources. Just be sure to list your sources.
The paper will count as a major part of your homework grade this quarter and is due on the day of finals. Hand in the paper at the beginning of class or it will be considered late and heavily marked down.
