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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2014; 6(7): 689-691
Published online Jul 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.689
Published online Jul 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.689
Figure 1 Established method of measuring the effective height in the 2-D short axis (left) and long axis image of the proximal aorta (right).
As shown, only the coaptation between the right coronary cusp anteriorly and the left coronary cusp posteriorly can be measured. RCC: Right coronary cusp; LCC: Left coronary cusp; NCC: Noncoronary cusp.
- Citation: Nijs J, Gelsomino S, Kietselaer BB, Parise O, Lucà F, Maessen JG, Meir ML. 3D-echo in preoperative assessment of aortic cusps effective height. World J Cardiol 2014; 6(7): 689-691
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v6/i7/689.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.689