Parasternal long axis view
- Transducer in left parasternal region at 3rd to 5th intercostal space oriented to right shoulder (10 o’clock position)
- Demonstrate the left ventricle, left atrium, mitral valve, aortic valve and right ventricle
- Assess over all LV ventricular function normal vs abnormal vs hyperdynamic
- Assess LV and RV size as a ratio to each other
- Identify any free pericardial fluid