The Parasternal Long Axis View
Accurately grading the severity of aortic valve stenosis (AS) is essential for effective patient management, risk assessment, and replacement candidacy. Echocardiography remains the primary tool for evaluating the progression of aortic stenosis, a valvular disease that affects 9 million people worldwide. The prevalence of this pathology has been increasing with the aging population and has degenerative, congenital, or rheumatic etiologies.
In this article, we will discuss expert echocardiographic techniques to improve the transthoracic evaluation of aortic stenosis. The parasternal, apical, right parasternal, and pedoff imaging will be discussed in this comprehensive lesson.