DK2985_C000 1..28 - AlSharqia Echo Club

Normal Anatomy and Flow 75(A)(B)CSRALVRV(C)(D)(E)CSLALVFigure 4.26 (A, B) Lower esophageal view of the right atrium (RA), right ventricle (RV), coronary sinus (CS), and left ventricle (LV).(C) Magnetic resonance correlation. (D, E) Mid-esophageal two-chamber view with the CS (LA, left atrium).aortic arch (about 10–15 cm). The ultrasound sector iscentered on the short-axis view of the aorta by gentle rightward(clockwise) rotation of the probe as it is withdrawn.A longitudinal view of the aorta can be obtained at anypoint if desired by changing the angle from 08 to 908 temporarily(Fig. 4.31).Tip: The descending thoracic aorta lies immediatelyadjacent to the probe tip in the distal esophagus and(A)(B)RALALMCALCXLADRVFigure 4.27 Upper esophageal short-axis view at 548 of the aorta and left main coronary artery (LMCA) (LA, left atrium; LAD, leftanterior descending; LCX, left circumflex; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle).