10 Questions
What is the recommended depth setting to visualize extracardiac structures in a Parasternal Long-Axis view?
15-20
Which of the following structures are NOT typically visualized in a Parasternal Long-Axis view at the level of the Aortic Valve?
Left Ventricle apex
When optimizing the Parasternal Long-Axis view, what action should be taken if the image is too low?
Move up a rib space
In the Parasternal Short Axis at the Aortic Valve (PSAX AoV) imaging plane, which of the following structures is NOT visualized?
Left Atrium
Which structure would be observed in the High Parasternal Long-Axis at the Ascending Aorta (HPLAX Asc AO) imaging plane?
Aortic Valve
During imaging at the Parasternal Short Axis at the Aortic Valve level, which structure would be most relevant for assessment?
Aortic Valve
In a Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at the Aortic Valve (AoV) level, which of the following structures might be visualized?
Ascending Aorta
What is typically assessed in a High Parasternal Window - Ascending Aorta view?
Ascending aorta aneurysms
When viewing the Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at the Mitral Valve (MV) level, what might be assessed?
Interventricular Septum defects
What structures are commonly identified in the High Parasternal Window - Ascending Aorta (ASC AO) view?
Left Coronary Cusp and Non Coronary Cusp
Learn about performing an echocardiogram with the Parasternal Long-Axis view, focusing on visualizing extracardiac structures and distinguishing features such as the coronary cusps and fibrous continuity between the aortic root and anterior mitral valve leaflet.
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