Parasternal short axis, papillary muscle level echo view
Probe position and acquisition guidance for this echocardiographic view.
Probe position
3rd-4th interspace, immediately left of the sternum
Acquire the view
Continue tilting inferiorly toward the apex until both papillary muscles are seen within a circular LV.
Optimize the image
Keep the LV circular and both papillary muscles visible; an oval LV usually means an oblique cut.
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.