A basic echocardiography examination. Ultrasound machines are in widespread use in general practice though interpretation of images can be difficult. Relatively little expertise can expand their usefulness.
Live echo loop of the right parasternal long-axis image and simultaneous ECG.
VIDEO 2: Echocardiography examination (2)
Right parasternal short-axis view at the level of the chordae tendinae.
VIDEO 3: Echocardiography examination (3)
Right parasternal short-axis view at the level of the mitral valve demonstrating the classic fish mouth appearance.
VIDEO 4: Echocardiography examination (4)
Loop of the right parasternal short-axis view at the level of the aorta and left atrium. The valve leaflets of the aorta look like a Mercedes Benz sign and the left atrium is comma shaped.
VIDEO 5: Pericardial effusion (1)
Pericardial effusion showing the heart suspended by anechoic fluid.
VIDEO 6: Pericardial effusion (2)
Tamponade of the right atrium can be appreciated in this dog with pericardial effusion.
VIDEO 7: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Spontaneous contrast (smoke-like appearance) within the left atrium of a cat.
VIDEO 8: Dilated cardiomyopathy in the dog
Note the severely dilated left atrium and ventricle together with the markedly reduced systolic function. There is also a low volume pericardial effusion present.
Published online :
01 May 2015
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