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Echocardiogram Windows - Nomenclature
Each view is described using three (3) components
1) Transducer Position or "Window"
Imaging Plane, e.g ... ., LAX, SAX, or4C ... Structures Visualized, e.g ... ., Mitral valve ... (MV), Aortic valve
Tricuspid valve endocarditis on Echocardiogram
The anterior leaflet is affected.  When in doubt and 3D is
Tricuspid valve ... obtain the en face view ... of the valve and ... #valve #endocarditis ... #pocus #a4c
Tricuspid regurgitation is present on this subxiphoid view of a patient diagnosed with endocarditis. If you
this subxiphoid view ... independently from the valve ... #Tricuspid #Valve ... regurgitation #cardiology ... ultrasound #POCUS #S4C
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
• Prosthetic valve ... Influenza Prosthetic Valve ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Substance use: R > L Tricuspid ... aureus prosthetic valve
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
• Prosthetic valve ... • Prosthetic Valve ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... substance use: R > L Tricuspid ... aureus prosthetic valve