Valvular vegetations
Though transesophageal echocardiography is required in most patients suspected to have infective endocarditis because of better sensitivity, valvular vegetations can be seen on a transthoracic echocardiogram, especially when large. It […]
Pericardial versus pleural effusion on PLAX view
We may find both pericardial and pleural effusions in the parasternal long axis (PLAX) view and mistaking one for the other can lead to inappropriate management. The descending thoracic aorta […]
Other views of the heart
Please refer to ‘Focus on POCUN‘ series on the Renal Fellow Network for brief notes on other echocardiographic windows. Short video on basic cardiac views Video on core pathologies seen […]
PLAX view: Orientation
The parasternal long axis view or the PLAX is obtained by placing the transducer to the left of the sternum in 3rd or 4th intercostal space with the orientation marker […]
Focus on FoCUS: The basic views of the heart
FoCUS = Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Learning cardiac POCUS starts with mastering a few essential “slicing planes” of the heart – the foundational views every user needs to know to identify […]