Echocardiography: Parasternal Long-Axis View
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What is the recommended depth setting to visualize extracardiac structures in a Parasternal Long-Axis view?

  • 5-10
  • 15-20 (correct)
  • 25-30
  • 30-35
  • Which of the following structures are NOT typically visualized in a Parasternal Long-Axis view at the level of the Aortic Valve?

  • Coronary Cusps
  • Left Ventricle apex (correct)
  • Fibrous continuity between aortic root and anterior mitral valve leaflet
  • Papillary muscles
  • When optimizing the Parasternal Long-Axis view, what action should be taken if the image is too low?

  • Move up a rib space (correct)
  • Rock/Heel-toe in the same rib space
  • Rotate transducer to visualize LV apex
  • Increase overall depth setting
  • In the Parasternal Short Axis at the Aortic Valve (PSAX AoV) imaging plane, which of the following structures is NOT visualized?

    <p>Left Atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure would be observed in the High Parasternal Long-Axis at the Ascending Aorta (HPLAX Asc AO) imaging plane?

    <p>Aortic Valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During imaging at the Parasternal Short Axis at the Aortic Valve level, which structure would be most relevant for assessment?

    <p>Aortic Valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at the Aortic Valve (AoV) level, which of the following structures might be visualized?

    <p>Ascending Aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically assessed in a High Parasternal Window - Ascending Aorta view?

    <p>Ascending aorta aneurysms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When viewing the Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at the Mitral Valve (MV) level, what might be assessed?

    <p>Interventricular Septum defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures are commonly identified in the High Parasternal Window - Ascending Aorta (ASC AO) view?

    <p>Left Coronary Cusp and Non Coronary Cusp</p> Signup and view all the answers

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