ABSTRACT
Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography is a useful tool for imaging and analyzing tricuspid valve (TV). Two-dimensional (2D) image is subject to the location of the imaging plane which in turn is dependent on the examiner as well as the patient’s chest window. In addition, it is sometimes diffi cult to identify the exact leafl et and its portion being observed in the 2D imaging plane. Such limitations can result in a subjective and inaccurate analysis of TV geometry. In contrast, more precise and objective imaging planes crossing the three leafl ets of the TV and annulus can be acquired using 3D echocardiography.
