Parasternal Short Axis Anatomy and 2D Protocol

Question 1

how many levels is PSAX measured at

Answer 1

6

Question 2

how is the beam swept for PSAX

Answer 2

base to apex

Question 3

how much and which direction do you rotate from PLAX to get to PSAX

Answer 3

90 degrees clockwise

Question 4

6 levels PSAX is taken names

Answer 4

base of heart (AV level)
PA level
MV level
LV base level (chordae)
LV mid (pap) level
LV apex

Question 5

indicator points towards _____ for PSAX

Answer 5

left shoulder

Question 6

PSAX base (AV) level has what major structure (valves)

Answer 6

the three leaflets of AV and TV

Question 7

four sides of screen for PSAX

Answer 7

anterior
inferomedial/superolateral
posterior

Question 8

what is PSAX base AV zoom used for

Answer 8

to check for pathology (fusion of leaflets, sclerosis ex.)

Question 9

PSAX TV focus which way do you tilt the probe

Answer 9

to the center of the TV still at the level of AV

Question 10

for PSAX PV view which way to you slide/angle/rotate from base AV view

Answer 10

inferiorly and angle superiorly towards Rt shoulder, slight rotation CC