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PATHOLOGY An echo is performed on 375 lb, 5’3″ Amanda for a diastolic murmur.  The septum and posterior wall of the left ventricle measure 9 mm each.  The left ventricular cavity measures 5 cm.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

PATHOLOGY A patient is scanned in the echo lab for his routine yearly evaluation of left ventricular function.  He has a history of occlusion of the right coronary artery. Which walls of the heart do we anticipate to be abnormal under echo?

We notice the IVC diameter measures less than 2.1 cm and the collapsibility of the IVC is greater than 50%.  What right atrial pressure would we give this patient?

PATHOLOGY A 22 year old male presents to the echo lab to screen for heart disease.  The patient had a history of passing out during football practice in high school, and his father died suddenly in his early 30s. Upon examination, the ejection fraction is 65%, the E inflow velocity of the mitral valve appears lower than the velocity of the A wave.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

PATHOLOGY QUESTION What happens in left ventricular dyskinesis?

PATHOLOGY QUESTION When the left ventricle begins to abnormally relax, the E wave ___.

PATHOLOGY QUESTION An 80 year female has an E wave at the same velocity as the  A wave.  What do you suspect and what must you do?

Describe the difference between exploratory and explanatory analysis of data. Then explain the 3 elements of  explanatory analysis which should be clear before you begin the process of designing content and creating a data visualization.

Left heart contrast agents are used to delineate ________.

Each data visualization story should be constructed with a beginning, middle, and end. Explain what needs to be addressed when you create content for each of these 3 sections of your story.