Parasternal short axis, mitral valve level echo view
Probe position and acquisition guidance for this echocardiographic view.
Probe position
3rd-4th interspace, immediately left of the sternum
Acquire the view
From PSAX aortic level, tilt inferiorly until the mitral leaflets form the fish-mouth appearance.
Optimize the image
Show the entire mitral orifice with symmetric anterior and posterior leaflet motion.
Practice in EchoSuite
The interactive lab pairs the probe and mannequin with the corresponding clinical reference cine. Enter Practice to move the probe and follow the view’s acquisition coaching.
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Source
This is the same acquisition wording used in EchoSuite’s Probe Lab. Mitchell C, Rahko PS, Blauwet LA, et al. Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination in Adults. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2019;32(1):1–64.