Aortic Anatomy and Imaging

Understand the anatomy and function of the aortic valve components including cusps, commissures, annulus, aortic root, LVOT. Learn which 2D echo views best visualize specific aortic valve cusps. Learn about bicuspid aortic valve, unicuspid and quadricuspid aortic valves. Echo video clips included along with illustrations to assist with learning.

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  • 1
    Designation Statements
    • Objectives
    • Course Outline
    • References
  • 2
    Anatomy: Cusps (tri, bi, uni, quad) and Commissures
  • 3
    Anatomy: LVOT & Aortic Annulus
  • 4
    Anatomy: Aorta Root, Sinus of Valsalva, Sinotubular Junction
  • 5
    2D Echo Imaging: Aortic Valve
    • Introduction
    • 2D Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX)
    • 2D Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX)
    • 2D Apical 5 Chamber
    • 2D Apical 3 Chamber (Long Axis)
    • 2D Subcostal
    • Chapter Quiz
  • 6
    M-Mode Assessment: Aortic Valve
    • M-Mode: AV Line Closure
  • 7
    Echo Cusp Appearance: Tricuspid, Bicuspid, Unicuspid, Quadricuspid
    • Echo Appearance: Tricuspid AV
    • Echo Appearance: Bicuspid AV
    • Echo Appearance: Unicuspid Valve
    • Echo Appearance: Quadricuspid AV
    • Summary Comparisons
    • Chapter Quiz
  • 8
    Valve Comparison Charts
    • Echo Imaging: Normal Aortic Valve
    • Echo Imaging: How BAV Differs From a Normal Tricuspid AV
    • Echo Imaging: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    • Echo Imaging: Signs for each aortic valve type
  • 9
    Evaluation Survey
    • CME Evaluation Survey- Required for certificate

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