Cardiac PLAX - EM Global · 2018. 6. 4. · Cardiac PLAX LVOT LA Aortic LV Root MV Descending Aorta...
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Cardiac PLAX LVOT LA Aortic Root LV MV Descending Aorta Purpose: LV function, identify PCE Probe: Phased array Preset: Cardiac Position: Supine or left lat decub Orientation: Marker to R shoulder, 2 nd ICS or patients cardiac window Sono Landmarks: Proximal LV, LVOT, MV Area of interest: 1. Mitral valve (EPSS) 2. LV myocardial walls 3. Relative RVOT : aortic root : LA 4. 2D assessment of MV and AV Images: Aim to capture an image including MV, proximal LV (excluding apex), and AV Interpretations: Eye Ball of LV function. Good LVF: 1. EPSS < 0.8cm 2. Myocardial excursion 3. Myocardial thickening Troubleshooting: Upright positioning can be challenging. Consider supine and left lateral decubitus. If difficult windows explore area to find patient’s specific cardiac window RVOT Severe LV depression Pericardial Effusion
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Cardiac PLAX
LVOT
LA
Aortic Root LV
MV
Descending Aorta
Purpose:
LV function, identify PCE
Probe:
Phased array
Preset:
Cardiac
Position:
Supine or left lat decub
Orientation:
Marker to R shoulder, 2nd ICS or patients cardiac window
Sono Landmarks:
Proximal LV, LVOT, MV
Area of interest:
1. Mitral valve (EPSS) 2. LV myocardial walls3. Relative RVOT : aortic root : LA4. 2D assessment of MV and AV
Images:
Aim to capture an image including MV, proximal LV (excluding apex), and AV
Interpretations:
Eye Ball of LV function. Good LVF: 1. EPSS < 0.8cm2. Myocardial excursion3. Myocardial thickening
Troubleshooting:
Upright positioning can be challenging. Consider supine and left lateral decubitus. If difficult windows explore area to find patient’s specific cardiac window
RVOT
Severe LV depression
Pericardial Effusion
