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Parasternal Short Axis

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


parasternal short axis sensor position

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parasternal long axis effusion sensor position

Normal LV EF

Depressed LV EF

parasternal long axis effusion sensor position

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Apical level

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Papillary muscle level

sensor position

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Mitral valve - ‘fishmouth’ level

ultrasound sensor position

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Aortic valve level - ‘Mercedes benz sign’

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Point of Care Echocardiography

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Lesson NameMinutes id
Case: Constipation4
151
FOCUS3
152
Getting Started4
153
Orientation Conventions7
154
Anatomy and Windows3
155
Parasternal Long Axis4
156
Parasternal Short Axis4 checkmark
157
Subxiphoid Window3
158
Subxiphoid Long Axis3
159
Apical Four Chamber3
160
Suprasternal and Summary3
161

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