Parasternal short axis: Difference between revisions

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Revision as of 13:08, 20 September 2007

The parasternal short axis view (SAX) is usually made on three levels: Mitral valve levels, midpapillary, and apical level.

Image showing the left parasternal short axis transection (SAX) of the heart and the different structures

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 [[Image:Heart_normal_short_axis_echo.png|thumb|Image showing the left parasternal short axis transection (SAX) of the heart and the different structures]]
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