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B-Mode · Echocardiographic View

Left Parasternal View. Short axis at the level of papillary muscles

This position is used to study the left ventricle and mitral valve, for planimetric measurement of the Mitral Valve Area (MVA Tracing).

Left Parasternal View. Short axis at the level of papillary musclesClick 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 PM " from the List <<Positions>> or

Find Left Parasternal View, Short axis at the level of Papillary Muscles with 3D Transducer


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

VIDEO TUTORIAL

See the probe position in action

ANATOMY

Structures visualized in this view

  • RV-Right ventricle.
  • LV-Left Ventricle.
  • ALPM-Anterolateral Papillary Muscle.
  • IMPL-Inferomedial Papillary Muscle. .
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×Left Parasternal View. Short axis at the level of papillary muscles