Suprasternal view of the long axis of aortic arch
by Nanda Navin C

Comprehensive Textbook of Echocardiography

by Navin C Nanda
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This video clip showing suprasternal view of the long-axis of the aortic arch. The wall of the aorta is smooth, and normal systolic pulsation of the aorta can be appreciated on video. Several branches of the aorta are clearly seen here. The brachiocephalic vein, closest to the transducer, is occasionally mistaken for aortic dissection. Increased resolution of echocardiography allows visualization of structures, which previously were rarely seen—it is important not to mistake them for abnormalities. (AO: Aorta; Desc Ao: Descending aorta; LA: Left atrium; LUPV: Left upper pulmonary vein; PA: Pulmonary artery; RPA: Right pulmonary artery; RUPV: Right upper pulmonary vein).

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