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SM LAA Pre/Post
Quiz by Tonisha Ambrose
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​What is a Watchman's device?
graft placed in the ostium
This is not a thing.
stent placed in the ostium
Parachute shape, self expanding device placed in the ostium
​How does a watchman's device work?
Stent placed to open the appendage
I do not know
Graft placed to provide blood flow to the appendage
Seals off the LAA and prevents clots that could cause a stroke
What is a Watchman's device?
How does a watchman's device work?
There are Measurements on the Post LAA.
If there are delayed images sent, then you must provide MPRs for every protocol.
When an EP and a LAA Pre-Op are ordered on the same patient, you must do the delayed series for both protocols.Â
What is included in the volume for the Post LAA?Â
What are the two snapshots you have to take (for the Post Op LAA when the protocol says too)?Â
With LAA, windowing hard on Tera helps you to cut out the volume better seeing the LT Atrium.
For a Post Op, the 2 snapshots on Tera that you have to take (when protocol requires it) are the same as visage?
What is the main difference between a Pre-Op and a Post-Op LAA?Â
With a Pre-op LAA what does closing off the LAA prevent?
All appendages are alike.
Instead of hitting hollow view, what do you click to get this view on tera?
The facility will always call it a Watchman's or Amulet device.
When doing a LAA MPR, use the best window that lays out: Coronal or Axial
LAAs are positioned in AP unlike EPs which are PA.Â
For an LAA, do you have to have the PV branches on the volume?Â
