Normal left ventricular systolic function at the left ventricular apex

This view obtained from the parasternal short axis view, profiles the left ventricular apex. 

  • Transducer placed at left sternal border
  • Notch pointed towards patient's left shoulder
  • Probe tilted very inferiorly (tail up)
  • Apical ventricular dysfunction 
  • Left ventricular apical trabeculations (left ventricular non compaction cardiomyopathy)
  • Apical muscular VSD