Case 38

Contrast Echocardiograms ("Bubblegrams")

Right parasternal long-axis view - diastole

   

Right parasternal long-axis view - systole

   

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Video Clip

Video clip of the contrast echocardiogram from the right parasternal long-axis view

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Quiz

1. A dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide was injected into a peripheral systemic vein. The top image demonstrates what?

Right to left flow

Left to right flow

No flow across the defect

Nothing

2. What is demonstrated in the second image?

Right to left flow

Left to right flow

No flow across the defect

Once again - nothing

Check Answer