Parasternal Long Axis
Parasternal Long Axis
- Often most easily obtained
- Start high and move down lateral to sternum
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Right ventricle (RV) anterior
-
Aorta (Ao) – root in center
- Descending aorta posterior
- Left atrium (LA) posterior
- Left ventricle (LV) and apex
-
Mitral valve well visualized
- Anterior/posterior leaflets
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Right ventricle (RV) anterior
-
Aorta (Ao) – root in center
- Descending aorta posterior
- Left atrium (LA) posterior
- Left ventricle (LV) and apex
-
Mitral valve well visualized
- Anterior/posterior leaflets
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Look posteriorly for effusion
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Look posteriorly for effusion
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Watch anterior leaflet of mitral valve to help estimate ejection fraction
Normal LV EF
Depressed LV EF
Narration
Parasternal Long Axis
- Watch anterior leaflet of mitral valve to help estimate ejection fraction
Normal LV EF
Depressed LV EF
Narration
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