Cardiovascular Localization
Contents
Cardiac Localization
Chambers & Great Vessels
Valves
Coronary Arteries
Cardiac Localizers
Multi-Plane
Transverse
Coronal
Sagittal
Cardiac Localizers
*Pseudo 2-Chamber Vertical Long Axis
Localization :
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2.
3.
Parallel to ventricular septum in transverse view
Bisect LV chamber in transverse view
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Localizers
*Pseudo 4-Chamber Horizontal Long Axis
Localization :
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2.
3.
Parallel to long axis in 2 chamber view
Bisect mitral valve and bisect apex
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Localizers
*Pseudo Short Axis
Localization :
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2.
3.
Perpendicular to long axis on 2 chamber view
Multiple slices with coverage from atria to apex
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Localizers
True 2-Chamber Vertical Long Axis
1
3
2
Localization :
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2.
3.
4.
Bisects LV apex (1) and mitral valve (2) in 4 chamber view
Through mid LV chamber (3) in short axis view
Parallel to ventricular septum in both views
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
2-Chamber Vertical Long Axis
Anterior Wall
Left Atrium
Left Ventricle
Mitral Valve
Posterior Wall
Cardiac Localizers
True 4-Chamber Horizontal Long Axis
2
1
Localization :
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2.
3.
4.
Through mid LV chamber and RV apex (1) in mid short axis view
Avoid LV outflow tract (2) in basal short axis view
Parallel to long axis in 2 chamber view
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
4-Chamber Horizontal Long Axis
Right
Ventricle
Ventricular
Septum
Right
Atrium
Left
Ventricle
Tricuspid
Valve
Atrial
Septum
Mitral
Valve
Left
Atrium
Cardiac Localizers
True Short Axis
Localization :
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2.
3.
4.
Perpendicular to long axis on 2 chamber view
Perpendicular to long axis on 4 chamber view
In-plane rotation on short axis view
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
Short Axis
Papillary Muscles
Right Ventricle
Ventricular
Septum
Left Ventricle
LV Outflow Tract
Cardiac Localizers
3-Chamber Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
Localization :
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2.
3.
Parallel to long axis and through LV apex in both long axis views
Bisect LV outflow tract (arrow) in basal short axis view
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
3-Chamber Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
Ascending Aorta
Left Atrium
Aortic Valve
Cordae Tendonae
Left Ventricle
Mitral Valve
Cardiac Localizers
Aortic Outflow Tract
Localization :
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2.
3.
Position through LV outflow tract on 3-chamber view
Bisect aortic valve (arrow)
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
Aortic Outflow Tract
Ascending Aorta
Pulmonary Artery
Aortic Valve
Right Atrium
Papillary Muscle
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
Cardiac Localizers
Right Ventricular Inflow Tract
2
2
1
3
3
Localization :
1.
2.
3.
Parallel to ventricular septum and bisect tricuspid valve (1) in 4 chamber view
Bisect RV outflow tract (2) and Rt atrium (3) in basal short axis views
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
Right Ventricular Inflow Tract
Ascending Aorta
Pulmonary Artery
Superior Vena Cava
Pulmonic Valve
Right Atrium
Right Ventricle
Tricuspid Valve
Posterior RV Wall
Cardiac Localizers
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
1
2
Localization :
1.
2.
3.
Bisect pulmonary artery on transverse view (1)
Bisect pulmonic valve on right ventricular inflow view (2)
Use large FOV to avoid phase wrap
Cardiac Anatomy
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
Aortic Arch
Pulmonic Valve
Pulmonary Artery
Right Ventricular
Outflow Tract
Left Ventricle
Cardiac Localizers
Valves
Aortic Valve
Mitral Valve
Tricuspid Valve
Pulmonic Valve
Cardiac Localizers
Aortic Valve
open
Localization:
closed
• Position across aortic valve (arrows)
in LVOT & aortic views
Cardiac Anatomy
Aortic Valve
Right Ventricle
Tricuspid Valve
Right Atrium
Right Cusp
RVOT
Comissure
Left Cusp
Posterior Cusp
Left Atrium
Comissure
Aorta Descendens
Cardiac Localizers
Mitral Valve
Localization:
• Position across mitral valve (arrows) in
2-chamber, 3-chamber, and 4-chamber
views
Closed
Open
Cardiac Anatomy
Mitral Valve
Pulmonic Valve
Anterior Leaflet
Comissure
Posterior Leaflet
Right Atrium
Vena Cava Inferior