What is TTE?

During a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), a technician obtains views of the heart by moving a small instrument called a transducer to different locations on the chest or abdominal wall.

What are the different types of echos?

There are several different types of echocardiograms.

• Transthoracic echocardiography. This is the most common type of echocardiography.
• Transesophageal echocardiography.
• Stress echocardiography.
• Three-dimensional echocardiography.
• Fetal echocardiography.

What is a good echocardiogram result?

A normal result is when the heart’s chambers and valves appear typical and work the way they should. More specifically, this means that: There are no visible blood clots or tumors in your heart. Your heart valves open and close properly.

What are the anterior and lateral views of the skull?

Anterior and lateral views of the skull 1 Sphenoid bone. The greater wing of the sphenoid is a structure that extends from the side of the body of the bone to curve backwards and laterally. 2 Facial skeleton and sensory nerves. 3 Mandible. 4 Maxilla and zygomatic arches. 5 Nasal skeleton. 6 Parietal bone. 7 Temporal bone.

Which is the best way to view the skull?

1. X RAY SKULL 1 3. XRAY SKULL  Easily done erect with the patient seated in a chair or standing.  Sinus studies should always be done erect to see air fluid levels in the sinuses. 4 4. Skull & Sinus Radiography  All skull or sinus views should be taken using the small focal spot  provides the best possible geometric resolution. 5 5. PA view 6

How are parietal bones connected to the roof of the skull?

The two large parietal bones are connected and make up part of the roof and sides of the human skull. The two bones articulate to form the sagittal suture. In the front, the parietal bones form the coronal suture with the frontal bone, and in the rear, the lambdoid suture is formed by the occipital bone.

Can a Xray be done on an erect skull?

X RAY SKULL 1 2.  Basic anatomy  Views —importance and positioning  Interpretation 3. XRAY SKULL  Easily done erect with the patient seated in a chair or standing.  Sinus studies should always be done erect to see air fluid levels in the sinuses. 4