For the One-dimensional study of the Aorta and Aortic valve better to use a parasternal approach (the long axis of the heart). The M-modal cursor should cross the Aortic valve.

 

 

On the display, from top to bottom, we see the following structures:

• AWRV - Anterior wall of the right ventricle.
• RV - Right ventricular cavity.
• AWA - Anterior wall of the Aorta..
• RCC - Right coronary cusp of Aortic Valve.
• NCC - Non-coronary cusp of Aortic Valve.
• PWA - Posterior wall of the Aorta.
• LA - Left Atrial cavity.
• PWLA - Posterior wall of the left Atrium.

 

In one-dimensional echocardiography, only two aortic valve cusps can be examined: the right coronary cusp and the non-coronary cusp. They diverge with the left ventricular systole, join with the diastole and create a curve that resembles a rectangle.

 

 

How to Simulate One-dimensional study of Aorta and Aortic Valve?

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