Parasternal short axis

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	A parasternal short axis on midpapillary level
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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