Corrected transposition of the great arteries
| Consider the diagnosis if there is difficulty in obtaining a long axis view |
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| Identify the left sided ventricle as a morphological right ventricle |
| • more apical position of its atrioventricular valve |
| • chordae attached to the septum |
| • discontinuity (infundibulum) between its inlet valve and great artery |
| Confirm the right sided ventricle as a morphological left ventricle |
| • less apical position of its atrioventricular valve |
| • chordae not attached to the septum |
| • continuity (no infundibulum) between its inlet valve and great artery |
| Demonstrate great artery roots as 2 circles in a short axis view |
| • identify the anterior left artery as aorta from its long upward course |
| • identify the posterior right artery as pulmonary artery from its branching |
| Assess any apical displacement or regurgitation of the tricuspid (left) valve |
| Check for presence of ventricular septal defect or pulmonary stenosis |