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|+'''Transesophageal Echocardiographic Anatomy''' | |+'''Transesophageal Echocardiographic Anatomy''' | ||
! ME two-chamber | |||
| Probe adjustment: neutral | | Probe adjustment: neutral | ||
| Sector depth: 14 cm | | Sector depth: ~14 cm | ||
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| image | |||
| valign="top" | Primary diagnostic issues | |||
<ul> | |||
<li>LA appendage</li> | |||
<li>Mass/thrombus</li> | |||
<li>LV apex pathology</li> | |||
<li>LV systolic dysfunction (apical segments)</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
| valign="top" | Required structures | |||
<ul> | |||
<li>LA appendage</li> | |||
<li>Mitral valve</li> | |||
<li>LV apex (i.e., maximal LV length)</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
|- | |||
! ME LAX | |||
| Probe adjustment: neutral | |||
| Sector depth: ~12 cm | |||
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| image | |||
| valign="top" | Primary diagnostic issues | |||
<ul> | |||
<li>Mitral valve pathology</li> | |||
<li>LVOT pathology</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
| valign="top" | Required structures | |||
<ul> | |||
<li>LV</li> | |||
<li>Mitral valve</li> | |||
<li>LVOT</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
|} | |} |