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  3. Lesion: Aortopulmonary Window
  4. View: Modified high parasternal view pulmonary artery
  • Aortopulmonary window
    • Large AP window between aorta and main pulmonary artery
  • Aortopulmonary window
    • Large AP window between aorta and main pulmonary artery 
  • Aortopulmonary window
    • Large AP window between aorta and main pulmonary artery
  • Echocardiographic Assessment: High Parasternal View Pulmonary Artery and Sweep to Aortic Arch
    • 2D:  2D of this view between the ascending aorta and pulmonary arteries confirms the presence of an AP window. 
    • Color Doppler: Short sweep from this view between the ascending aorta and pulmonary arteries with color confirms shunting across the AP window. 
    • Still: Measurements of the large AP window between the ascending aorta and MPA. 

  • Modified parasternal short axis view (slightly modified view from picture above)
    • Left sternal border
    • 3rd or 4th intercostal space (slide upward 1-2 rib spaces and slightly more medial to obtain this modified view)
    • Notch pointing towards 3 o'clock 
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