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Pulmonary Arteries
The right pulmonary artery is imaged directly above the ascending aorta with the superior vena cava to the left. This view is obtained at about 25 cm from the incisors, directly below the... [read more]
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Aortic Valve (Transverse)
This is the so-called "Mercedes-Benz" view of the aortic valve. Note the 3 leaflets (the left cusp is on the right side of the image, the right on the lower edge and the)... [read more]
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve
A congenital bicuspid valve usually develops degenerative changes leading to stenosis or insufficiency in mid life. This patient has obvious... [read more]
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"3-Valve" View
In this longitudinal view, the aortic valve (center), tricuspid (left) and the pulmonic valves (right) are imaged. A PA catheter is seen traversing the tricuspid and pulmonic ... [read more]
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4 Chamber Transverse View
This is a very important view that can provide a wealth of information and is safer than the transgastric view since the probe remains in the esophagus. The right side...[read more] |
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2 Chamber Longitudinal View
The longitudinal orientation of the 4 chamber view above (same patient), presents the very important anterior wall (right side) and the opposite inferior wall. The left atrial appendage is seen just above the anterior wall...[read more]
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