Parasternal Short Axis

Rotate probe counterclockwise
RV still anterior
Circular LV visualized
Four levels:
- Apex
- Papillary muscles
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve

parasternal short axis sensor position

parasternal long axis effusion sensor position

Normal LV EF

Depressed LV EF

parasternal long axis effusion sensor position

Apical level

sensor position

Papillary muscle level

sensor position

Mitral valve - ‘fishmouth’ level

ultrasound sensor position

Aortic valve level - ‘Mercedes benz sign’

sensor position

Point of Care Echocardiography

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Lesson Name	Minutes		id
Case: Constipation	4		151
FOCUS	3		152
Getting Started	4		153
Orientation Conventions	7		154
Anatomy and Windows	3		155
Parasternal Long Axis	4		156
Parasternal Short Axis	4		157
Subxiphoid Window	3		158
Subxiphoid Long Axis	3		159
Apical Four Chamber	3		160
Suprasternal and Summary	3		161