Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) is when a cardiac ultrasound is performed on the patient’s chest. TTE is the most common cardiac ultrasound application and is non-invasive. TTE is what we will be covering in this post.

We have created this online interactive module to assist with teaching and learning the assessment of cardiac function with transthoracic echocardiography. Users can view the TTE recordings for each of the 20 standard views used in a full cardiology exam and see the corresponding 3D model of the probe, ultrasound plane, heart and rib cage for ...

The subcostal view visualizes both atria and both ventricles. This view is mainly used for diagnosing pericardial effusions, as well as for detecting defects between the atria (ASD) or chambers (VSD).

The initial parasternal short-axis (PSAX) view is located in the same location as the PLAX view, but the index marker is pointed toward the patient’s left shoulder.

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary initial imaging modality in cardiac imaging. Advantages include portability, safety, availability, and ability to assess the morphology and physiology of the heart in a noninvasive manner.

2017年12月5日 · This view is great for quickly evaluating the contractility and chamber size of the left ventricle (LV) and right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) as well as the function of the aortic valve (AV) and mitral valve (MV).

2023年3月23日 · Standard transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the most commonly performed form of echocardiography. It consists of five standardized windows which are obtained in a standardized sequence 1. Obtaining views from the left parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal notch windows is mandatory for a complete echocardiography protocol.

The purposes of this document are to (1) establish the content of a comprehensive TTE examination, (2) provide recommendations for technical performance and appropriate use of instrumentation during the examination, (3) provide guidance for the integration of the various ultrasound-based imaging modalities into the comprehensive examination ...

Learn how to obtain the basic views required for a focused cardiac ultrasound examination.

Position the TTE transducer: in the 3rd or 4th intercostal space at the left parasternal border with the index marker pointing towards the right shoulder (11 o'clock) Adjust the sector depth to: 10-16cm to see the descending aorta in SAX increase to 20cm to assess the left pleural space