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B-Mode · Echocardiographic View

Left ParasternaL View. Short axis at the level of Heart Apex

This position is used to study Heart Apex.

Left ParasternaL View. Short axis at the level of Heart ApexClick image to enlarge

PRACTICE IN THE SIMULATOR

How to obtain this view

  1. Switch Echocardiography Simulator to B-Mode. Initially Simulator is set to B-Mode.
  2. Using Slider and Buttons <<Skeleton>> Choose appropriate transparency level.
  3. Choose position " Parasternal Short Apex " from the List <<Positions>> or

Find Left Parasternal View, Short axis at the level of Heart Apex with 3D Transducer


To obtain this position, first we have to find Left Parasternal View, Short Axis at the level of Papillary Muscles. Then tilt the Transducer little down.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

See the probe position in action

×Left ParasternaL View. Short axis at the level of Heart Apex