Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
We evaluate the aortic valve for pathology on every patient we scan. It's easy to forget the basic concept of anatomy and the functions each part of the valve plays in opening & closing of the leaflets. This blog is going to be a refresher and cover the basic anatomy of the aortic...
Written by Judith Buckland
In our last post we reviewed the correct techniques for the linear measurement of the LV in the parasternal long axis view. This week we will discuss the aorta and review the morphology and the correct aortic measurement techniques to perform during an echocardiogram.
As a consultant I review...