What is the phenomenon that causes the bubbles in the LV. No agitated saline used. Answer below. #MedEd @grepmededpic.twitter.com/wk8s75bkWB
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This is microcavitation due to mechanical valve closure (aortic in this case) that causes micro bubbles to form. Dissolved gas changing state due to changes in partial pressure!
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The orange hue is apical 4 chamber and other is apical 2 chamber
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ahhh thanks! (TTE I assume) "microcavitation bubbles echo" -> https://www.grepmed.com/images/4720
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