Parasternal short axis, apical level echo view
Probe position and acquisition guidance for this echocardiographic view.
Probe position
Start left parasternal; slide 1-2 spaces inferior and lateral if needed
Acquire the view
Continue the inferior sweep toward the apex until the papillary muscles disappear and the LV cavity becomes small.
Optimize the image
Sweep until the LV cavity nearly disappears so apical disease is not missed.
Practice in EchoSuite
The interactive lab pairs the probe and mannequin with the corresponding clinical reference cine. Enter Practice to move the probe and follow the view’s acquisition coaching.
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Source
This is the same acquisition wording used in EchoSuite’s Probe Lab. Mitchell C, Rahko PS, Blauwet LA, et al. Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination in Adults. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2019;32(1):1–64.