Dr. Usman's Cardiology Notes

Para-sternal Long Axis (PLAX) view of Echocardiogram showing normally functioning St Jude Mitral prosthesis. During Systole hemidiscs are shown in closed position (arrows) and during diastole the hemidiscs are recorded in open position (arrows). St Jude Mitral Prosthesis

Para-sternal Long Axis (PLAX) view of echocardiogram showing normally functioning Starr Edwards Mitral prosthesis. During Systole poppet is seated within the sewing ring (arrows), and during Diastole poppet moves forward into the cage (arrows). Starr Edwards Mitral Prosthesis