Echocardiography simulator: learn the standard echo views
Build familiarity with the standard views by pairing each acquisition guide with its matching probe and mannequin view in Probe Lab. Use Practice to explore the probe controls and acquisition coaching.
Start with the parasternal views
Open parasternal long axis, then explore the short-axis levels. Each guide has the probe position, acquisition wording and image-optimization notes used in the lab.
Read: Parasternal long axis · Open Parasternal long axis in Probe Lab
Read: Parasternal short axis, aortic valve level · Open Parasternal short axis, aortic valve level in Probe Lab
Read: Parasternal short axis, mitral valve level · Open Parasternal short axis, mitral valve level in Probe Lab
Read: Parasternal short axis, papillary muscle level · Open Parasternal short axis, papillary muscle level in Probe Lab
Read: Parasternal short axis, apical level · Open Parasternal short axis, apical level in Probe Lab
Explore the apical views
Move between the four-, five-, two- and three-chamber guides and their corresponding views in Probe Lab.
Read: Apical four chamber · Open Apical four chamber in Probe Lab
Read: Apical five chamber · Open Apical five chamber in Probe Lab
Read: Apical two chamber · Open Apical two chamber in Probe Lab
Read: Apical three chamber (apical long axis) · Open Apical three chamber (apical long axis) in Probe Lab
Find the subcostal and right-heart views
Explore the subcostal four-chamber and IVC views, then compare the RV inflow and outflow views. Read each acquisition guide before opening its practice target.
Read: Subcostal four chamber · Open Subcostal four chamber in Probe Lab
Read: Subcostal IVC long axis · Open Subcostal IVC long axis in Probe Lab
Continue to the aorta
Finish the view collection with the abdominal aorta and suprasternal aortic arch guides, then return to any view for more practice.
Read: Abdominal aorta long axis · Open Abdominal aorta long axis in Probe Lab
Read: Suprasternal notch, aortic arch · Open Suprasternal notch, aortic arch in Probe Lab
Keep exploring
- Aortic stenosis: from echo views to the continuity equationConnect LVOT and aortic echo views with the aortic valve area calculator, acquisition teaching and primary references.
- Left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction: a learning pathExplore apical views, LV volume indexing and the ejection fraction calculator with acquisition guidance and sources.
- Right-heart echocardiography: views, measurements and calculatorsExplore right-heart echo views and the RV size, RV function, right atrial pressure and RVSP calculators.