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  3. Lesion: Aortopulmonary Window
  4. View: Subcostal long axis LVOT
  • Aortopulmonary window
    • Large AP window between the ascending aorta and main pulmonary artery 
  • Aortopulmonary window
    • Large AP window between the asecending aorta and main pulmonary artery 
  • Echocardiographic Assessment: Subcostal Long-Axis Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
    • 2D: It is important to evaluate the great arteries and AP window defect in the subcostal plane for confirmation.  Evaluate the location of the AP window defect, distance from both semilunar valves, extent/presence of the inferior and superior rims, extent of involvement of the ascending aorta, and if involvement of the right pulmonary artery exists. 
    • Color Doppler: Directionality of shunting can also be appreciated in this view, and will commonly be bidirectional. 

  • Transducer on abdomen just below xyphoid process
  • Notch at 3 o'clock
  • Transducer tilted slightly anteriorly (tail down)
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