Parasternal short axis

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The parasternal short axis view (SAX) is usually made on three levels: Mitral valve level, midpapillary level, and apical level.

Example of the SAX on the level of the mitral valve

Note the typical shape of the mitral valve.

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Echocardiographic parasternal short axis
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Example of the SAX on midpapillary level

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A parasternal short axis on midpapillary level
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Example of the SAX on the apical level.

This view is often omitted and is hard to aquire.

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A parasternal short axis on apical level
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Image showing the left parasternal short axis transection (SAX) of the heart and the different structures