Echography of the right sections of the heart (methodological aspects of ultrasonic location)
Bobkov, V.V.; Zaretskiĭ, V.V.; Sadovnikov, V.I.; Lukushkina, E.F.
Kardiologiia 18(2): 55-58
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9040 PMID: 633727 Document Number: 136749
In location of the cardioelements from the intercostal spaces at the left sternal border, the anteroposterior directions of the ultrasonic beam are called standard positions of the sensor, while the right directions of the beam--the right positions of the sensor. In definite cases the use of the right positions of the sensor makes it possible to record the right cavities of the heart. Depending on the foreshortening of the locating impulse, considerable variability of the shape of triacuspid valve movement is noted. The pulmonary valve is usually represented on the echogram at a depth of 3--5 cm by a thin linear structure which moves away from the thoracic wall rapidly during the ejection period. It is presumed that the recording of the right parts of the heart will yield valuable diagnostic information in echocardiographic examination.