Subcostal View of the Inferior Vena Cava

This approach makes possible to study Inferior Vena Cava and Hepatic Veins. The study of the inferior Vena cava and its collaboration with the phases of respiration is mandatory in all patients and is used for assessment Pressure in Pulmonary Artery (normally, the diameter of the inferior Vena cava decreases by 50% during inspiration).

Click image to enlarge

PRACTICE IN THE SIMULATOR

How to obtain this view

1. Switch Echocardiography Simulator to B-Mode. Initially Simulator is set to B-Mode.
2. Using Slider and Buttons <<Skeleton>> Choose appropriate transparency level.
3. Choose position " Subcostal IVC " from the List <<Positions>> or

Subcostal View of the Inferior Vena Cava with 3D Transducer

To obtain this position first we have to find Subcostal 4 Chamber View. After Turn the transducer (See Operations on Transducer) 90 degrees counterclockwise. Transducer Marker is oriented toward the patient’s face (12 o’clock).

VIDEO TUTORIAL

See the probe position in action

ANATOMY

Structures visualized in this view

• IVC-Inferior Vena Cava.
• HV-Hepatic Vein.
• RA-Right Atrium.