Figure 1
A manual 3D TEE image in multi-planar reconstruction mode demonstrating
alignment of the image. The transverse plane is aligned to transect
through the aortic annulus at the insertion point of the aortic valve in
both long axis views (frame B and C). The transverse plane was then used
to measure both annulus area and minimum and maximum diameters (frame
A).
Abbreviations:
Ao – ascending aorta; Av – aortic valve; Ava – aortic valve annulus;
LVot – left ventricular outflow tract