Practical Echocardiography

The main views are:
PLAX - parasternal long axis
PSAX - parasternal short axis
A4C - apical 4 Chamber
A5C
A2C
A3C (apical long axis)
Subcostal

Additional views are:
PRVI - parasternal right ventricular inflow
PRVO - parasternal right ventricular outflow
Suprasternal

Continue down the menu to learn what to look for in each view.....

Readers are encouraged to make reference to the BSE’s minimum data set in order to perform a comprehensive scan. I have tried to include it all in my guide.