Normal appearing mitral valve with thin leaflets and normal leaflet excursion
This view obtained from the parasternal short axis is an excellent view for profiling the anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral valve.
- Transducer placed at left sternal border
- Notch pointed towards patient's left shoulder
- Probe tilted inferiorly (tail up)
- Mitral valve abnormalities
- Dysplasia
- Prolapse
- Cleft
- Regurgitation