Adult TTE Protocol
We follow Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination in Adults: Recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography
Recommended images for complete adult 2D transthoracic echocardiography with Doppler
11 images
Parasternal Long-Axis View
3 images
RV Inflow View
10 images
Parasternal Short-Axis View
16 images
Apical 4-Chamber View
4 images
Apical 5-Chamber View
3 images
Apical 2-Chamber View
5 images
Apical 3-Chamber (Long-Axis)
5 images
Subcostal View
Recommended exam time is approximately 40 minutes
Additional off-axis 2D image/color Doppler imaging may be performed as needed to supplement standard views
Other views as indicated for further clarification or assessment of specific pathologies can be taken
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Suprasternal notch Long-axis view of the aortic arch Pulsed-wave Doppler in descending aorta in cases of aortic regurgitation
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Right parasternal view Long-axis view to evaluate the ascending aorta
