"At present there is no well-recognized, universally accepted protocol available."
Parasternal
- Wide-angle (full-volume) of the long-axis view
- Narrow angle (live 3D)
- 3D color of AV, MV, TV, and IVS
- Zoom of the parasternal short axis of AV, MV, and TV
- 3D color of the modified parasternal short axis of PV
- Zoom of the modified parasternal short axis of PV
Apical
- Wide-angle (full-volume) of apical 4-chamber view
- If needed, focus LV and LA, RV and RA, sequentially
- Narrow angle (live 3D)
- 3D color of MV, AV, and TV
- Zoom of MV, TV, IAS, and IVS
Subcostal
- Wide-angle (full-volume)
- 3D color of IAS
Suprasternal Notch
- Wide-angle (full-volume)
- 3D color of arch and descending aorta
- Practical guide for three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography using a fully sampled matrix array transducer.
- J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2008 Sep;21(9):979-89.