Ductal View:
In the parasternal short-axis view, PDA flow is usually detected along the left lateral wall of the main pulmonary artery, and is usually directed towards the transducer. Cranial tilting of the transducer demonstrates the PDA. By sliding the transducer superiorly into a high left parasternal window and clockwise rotation, the pulmonary artery (PA) bifurcation can be seen. In this view, the LPA goes leftward of the descending thoracic aorta toward the left scapula. From this view of the branch pulmonary arteries, counterclockwise rotation of the transducer toward 12 o’clock demonstrates the long-axis of the PDA, which is located between the LPA and the descending aorta.
In patients with associated coarctation the posterior shelf can also be visualized.
Suprasternal views:
Suprasternal long axis view:
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If aortic arch is right sided and the patient has pulmonary stenosis physiology, the entire length of the duct can be well visualized in one view because unlike in those patients with vertical ducts, it does not follow a tortuous course.
Modified ductal view:
This is a less well described view to demonstrate the usual duct. It has the advantage of visualizing the duct in its entire length and most closely mimics the lateral angiogram performed during cardiac catheterization. From the classic suprasternal long axis view, the transducer is rotated counterclockwise, and with slight anterior tilting, the duct is visualized from its ampulla to its insertion into the MPA and accurate measurements can be taken.
Measurements of the duct:
Size of the PDA can be assessed by 2-D echocardiography, but this is usually difficult to measure in adult patients [50].
Various measurements on the duct by echocardiography include:
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