J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2012 Jun;20(2):112-113. 10.4250/jcu.2012.20.2.112.

Spot Diagnosis Using Pulse Wave Doppler Interrogation of the Abdominal Aorta

• Addetia K
• Therrien J

• KMID: 2177377
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2012.20.2.112

Abstract

No abstract available.

Keyword

Echocardiography; Abdominal aorta; Doppler; Pulse wave; Fontan

MeSH Terms

Aorta, Abdominal
Echocardiography

Figure

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  Fig. 1 A: Normal individual. B: Severe aortic insufficiency. C: Severe coarctation. D: Individual with tricuspid atresia and failed systemic venous to pulmonary artery connection (Fontan operation) demonstrating a low cardiac output and increased peripheral vasoconstriction.

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