Three-vessel view sweeps
In this view, there is a sweep from the 4-chamber view outlining the RV and the LV. Anteriorly , there is first the LV outflow tract with fibrous continuity to the mitral valve and then the RV outflow tract which is the most anterior. The pulmonary valve and artery are then seen with the branching (bifurcation) to the right and left pulmonary artery. The more superior plane demonstrates the ductal arch leading to the 3-vessel and trachea view. The 3-vessel view contains the pulmonary artery, the aorta and the superior vena cava. One may appreciate the size, course and connection from the ductus to aorta.
AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Fetal Echo- cardiography - J Ultrasound Med 2020; 39:E5–E16
AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Fetal Echo- cardiography - J Ultrasound Med 2020; 39:E5–E16
In this other sweep, one can appreciated the bifurcation of the MPA into the LPA and RPA, following which there is a connection to the ductus to the aorta.
Another scan in B-mode of the 3 vessel view, starting from the long axis of the LV.
Another scan in Colour-mode of the 3 vessel view. One can appreciate the ductus arteriosus.
AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Fetal Echo- cardiography - J Ultrasound Med 2020; 39:E5–E16
AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Fetal Echo- cardiography - J Ultrasound Med 2020; 39:E5–E16
One may appreciate the colour flow via the RVOT, Pulmonary valve to the MPA. Then from the MPA to ductus.
Long axis outlining the RV and LV, with anterior sweep towards the LVOT and eventually the RVOT.
AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Fetal Echo- cardiography - J Ultrasound Med 2020; 39:E5–E16
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