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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

Normal LV function

Poor LV function

Hyperdynamic LV function

RV dilatation

Pericardial effusion

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