How to…: Perform a basic echocardiography examination

Elizabeth Bode; Yolanda Martinez

doi:10.22233/20412495.0515.8

ISSN: 2041-2487
E-ISSN: 2041-2495

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Perform a basic echocardiography examination

Author Elizabeth Bode and Yolanda Martinez
Source: BSAVA Companion, Volume 2015, Issue 5, May 2015, p. 8 - 14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.0515.8

Abstract

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.

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VIDEO 1: Echocardiography examination (1)
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

How to…

Perform a basic echocardiography examination

Abstract

VIDEO 1: Echocardiography examination (1)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 cardiomyopathySpontaneous contrast (smoke-like appearance) within the left atrium of a cat.

VIDEO 8: Dilated cardiomyopathy in the dogNote the severely dilated left atrium and ventricle together with the markedly reduced systolic function. There is also a low volume pericardial effusion present.

VIDEO 1: Echocardiography examination (1)
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.