The suprasternal notch is an optimal view to assess the aortic arch for aortic arch hypoplasia and/or coarctation of the aorta.
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- Probe placed in suprasternal notch
- Notch pointed towards 1 o'clock
- Tilt inferiorly and anteriorly
- Aortic arch hypoplasia
- Coarctation of the aorta