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Figure 6. Three-dimensional imaging of the mid-esophageal aortic valve long axis view (128) in a patient with type A aortic dissection. (A) In mid-diastole, the aortic valve (blue arrows) and dissections flap (yellow arrows) are seen. (B) In systole, the aortic valve opens (blue arrows) and the dissection flap (yellow arrows) is moved forward, showing the entry tear (red line).