Mastering LVOT Obstruction Assessment: A Step-by-Step Approach
How to Spot Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) Every Time
What is an LVOT Obstruction?
A dynamic left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction occurs when blood leaving the left ventricle is forced through a narrowed pathway before entering the aorta. This can happen at the valvular, subvalvular, or supravalvular level—and echocardiography is the frontline tool for pinpointing both the location and severity…