ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination : AE-Adult-Echocardiography

  • Exam Code: AE-Adult-Echocardiography
  • Exam Name: AE Adult Echocardiography Examination
  • Updated: Nov 13, 2026
  • Q & A: 141 Questions and Answers

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ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:ARDMS
Exam Name:Adult Echocardiography Examination
Exam Number:AE-Adult-Echocardiography
Exam Duration:180 minutes
Real Exam Qty:150–170
Exam Format:Hotspot (advanced interactive items), Multiple-choice, Cine-loop based questions
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:5 years (must complete continuing education to maintain)
Related Certifications:RDCS - Pediatric Echocardiography
RDCS - Fetal Echocardiography
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI)
Passing Score:555 (scaled score, range 300–700)
Exam Price:$275–$300 USD (includes $100 non-refundable application fee; +$50 USD international fee)
Recommended Training:ARDMS Official Study Resources
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Scheduling
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Sample Questions:Free Download real AE-Adult-Echocardiography actual tests
Exam Way:In-person at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored
Pre Condition:Must pass Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam within 5 years; or meet education/clinical experience pathways (CAAHEP program graduate, documented clinical hours, or equivalent credential)
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.ardms.org/get-certified/rdcs/adult-echocardiography/

ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Pathology40%- Postoperative and Interventional Evaluation
  • 1. Congenital defect repair follow-up
  • 2. Device and implant evaluation
  • 3. Valve repair/replacement assessment
- Abnormal Anatomy and Physiology
  • 1. Cardiomyopathies and myocardial disorders
  • 2. Pericardial and myocardial diseases
  • 3. Cardiac masses, thrombi, and tumors
  • 4. Congenital heart defects in adults
  • 5. Valvular heart disease (stenosis, regurgitation, prolapse, prosthetics)
  • 6. Ischemic heart disease and coronary abnormalities
  • 7. Arrhythmias and conduction disorders
  • 8. Aortic and great vessel pathology
Anatomy and Physiology15%- Normal Physiology
  • 1. Hemodynamics and blood flow
  • 2. Systolic and diastolic function
  • 3. Cardiac cycle and electrical activity
  • 4. Response to stress and physiological changes
- Normal Anatomy
  • 1. Cardiac chambers, walls, and structures
  • 2. Great vessels and venous return structures
  • 3. Pericardium and coronary circulation
  • 4. Valves and supporting apparatus
Measurement Techniques, Maneuvers, and Sonographic Views25%- Imaging Views and Protocols
  • 1. Provocative and physiological maneuvers
  • 2. Optimization of image acquisition
  • 3. Standard and modified echocardiographic views
- Measurement and Calculation Methods
  • 1. Quantitative assessment of size, function, and gradients
  • 2. 2D, M-mode, and Doppler measurements
  • 3. Hemodynamic formulas and calculations
Instrumentation, Optimization, and Contrast9%- Contrast Agents
  • 1. Safety and imaging enhancement
  • 2. Indications and administration
- Equipment and Settings
  • 1. Artifact recognition and reduction
  • 2. Doppler and imaging optimization
  • 3. Ultrasound system controls and adjustments
Clinical Care and Safety11%- Patient Care and Preparation
  • 1. Safety protocols and infection control
  • 2. Patient positioning and preparation
  • 3. History taking and clinical correlation
  • 4. Emergency recognition and response

AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam FAQ: Honest Answers Only

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Must pass Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam within 5 years; or meet education/clinical experience pathways (CAAHEP program graduate, documented clinical hours, or equivalent credential) Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official ARDMS exam page before scheduling.

The official ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Anatomy and Physiology (15%), Measurement Techniques, Maneuvers, and Sonographic Views (25%), and Pathology (40%). The full list is in the topics section above, and BraindumpsPrep's 141 practice questions cover each one.

ARDMS recommends these training resources for the ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination exam:

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 141 practice questions from BraindumpsPrep help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

The AE-Adult-Echocardiography exam is a ARDMS certification exam validating the ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), RDCS - Pediatric Echocardiography, RDCS - Fetal Echocardiography. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with BraindumpsPrep's 141 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

The ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination exam requires 555 (scaled score, range 300–700) to pass, and registration costs $275–$300 USD (includes $100 non-refundable application fee; +$50 USD international fee). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the BraindumpsPrep engines before booking is the cheaper option.

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ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination Sample Questions:

Question #1

The parasternal long axis view can be used to visualize which anatomical structure?

  • A. Pulmonic valve
  • B. Eustachian valve
  • C. Left atrial appendage
  • D. Coronary sinus
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #2

Which condition is commonly associated with cardiac tamponade?

  • A. Hypertension
  • B. Decreased jugular venous pressure
  • C. Hypotension
  • D. Bradycardia
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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Question #3

Which of the following is a feature of constrictive pericarditis?

  • A. Mitral inflow pattern has a large E-wave and a small A-wave without respiratory changes
  • B. Normal hepatic vein size
  • C. Interventricular septal bounce
  • D. Dilated inferior vena cava with inspiratory collapse during sniff test
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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Question #4

Which two-dimensional method is recommended for assessing left ventricular ejection fraction when regional wall motion abnormalities are present?

  • A. Visual
  • B. Quinones
  • C. Tetcholz
  • D. Simpson biplane
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #5

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms most commonly rupture into which structure(s)?

  • A. Right heart chambers
  • B. Pericardial space
  • C. Left atrium
  • D. Coronary sinus
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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