Parasternal long axis: Difference between revisions

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The left parasternal imaging planes are found by placing the transducer in the third or fourth intercostal space on the left of the sternum.

Image showing the left parasternal long axis transection (PSLAX) of the heart by the ultrasound waves

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-The left parasternal imaging planes are found by placing the transducer in the third or fourth intercostal space on the left of the sternum. There are four standard imaging planes:
+The left parasternal imaging planes are found by placing the transducer in the third or fourth intercostal space on the left of the sternum.
-*parasternal long axis (PSLAX) and
-*three parasternal short axis planes (SAX).
+==Left parasternal long axis==
-===Left parasternal long axis===
 [[Image:echo_heart_parasternal_long_axis.jpg|thumb|Image showing the left parasternal long axis transection (PSLAX) of the heart by the ultrasound waves]]
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