In a normal four-chamber view, what does AV concordance mean?

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In a normal four-chamber view, what does AV concordance mean?

AV concordance means each atrium is connected to its corresponding ventricle through the correct atrioventricular valve. In a normal four-chamber view, the right atrium communicates with the right ventricle via the tricuspid valve, and the left atrium communicates with the left ventricle via the mitral valve. This paired, side-appropriate connection is what we call AV concordance. If the connections were mismatched (for example, the right atrium draining into the left ventricle or the left atrium into the right ventricle), that would indicate AV discordance, a different, more complex scenario.

AV concordance means each atrium is connected to its corresponding ventricle through the correct atrioventricular valve. In a normal four-chamber view, the right atrium communicates with the right ventricle via the tricuspid valve, and the left atrium communicates with the left ventricle via the mitral valve. This paired, side-appropriate connection is what we call AV concordance. If the connections were mismatched (for example, the right atrium draining into the left ventricle or the left atrium into the right ventricle), that would indicate AV discordance, a different, more complex scenario.

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