Long axis echocardiogram in dilated cardiomyopathy
Long axis echocardiogram in dilated cardiomyopathy
The long axis echocardiogram from a patient with a dilated cardiomyopathy demonstrates spherical or globular dilation. The long and short axis dimensions now appear to have a nearly 1:1 ratio (normal 2:1), although are unable to confirm the long-axis dimension from this image alone since the apex is not visualized.
AV: aortic valve; LV: left ventricle; MV: mitral valve; LA: left atrium; dAo: descending aorta.