Case Study Video: Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX) - Part 2 (4:55)

Go to http://www.sonosite.com/education for more videos and information about ultrasound technology. This video details the use of bedside ultrasound imaging and a phased array probe to evaluate cardiac health and structure, especially when evaluating the left heart chambers and valves, or investigating for paracardial effusion. Ultrasound clips from a variety of patients are compared. The parasternal long axis view of the heart provides physicians with a great deal of information regarding a patient's condition. To receive notifications about the YouTube videos from Sonosite, click the Subscribe button to subscribe to this channel. For a more comprehensive and portable video library, please download the SonoAccess™ iPhone® app at http://www.sonoaccess.com. Become a fan! Keep up with Sonosite on Twitter (http://twitter.com/sonosite) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bothell-WA/Sonosite/68467227345).