Figure 031_9189.

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE): the parasternal short-axis view at the level of the aortic valve. A, left coronary leaflet perforation (circle). B, color Doppler ultrasonography showing a jet of aortic regurgitation through the perforated leaflet. Ao, aorta; LA, left atrium; RVOT, right ventricular outflow tract.

Figure 031_9189.  Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE): the parasternal short-axis view at the level of the aortic valve.   A  , left coronary leaflet perforation (circle).   B  , color Doppler ultrasonography showing a jet of aortic regurgitation through the perforated leaflet. Ao, aorta; LA, left atrium; RVOT, right ventricular outflow tract.