Parasternal long axis: Difference between revisions

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The left parasternal long axis is usually the first view of the echocardiographic examination.
The left parasternal long axis is usually the first view of the echocardiographic examination.
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[[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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The following structures can be visualized with the PLAX:
The following structures can be visualized with the PLAX:
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==Schematic view==
==Schematic view==
Position of the transducer on the chest and schematic echocardiographic view
Position of the transducer on the chest and schematic echocardiographic view
[[Image:echo_heart_parasternal_long_axis.jpg|thumb|Image showing the left parasternal long axis transection (PSLAX) of the heart by the ultrasound waves]][[Image:PLAXLynch.png|thumb]]
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==Example==
==Example==