Introduction to the Apical Window

In this post, we show you how to find the apical window. How the transducer should be positioned and manipulated in order to obtain an optimal image. These are very basic echocardiography skills. More experienced folks can safely skip this post.
Everyone else: watch the echo expert!

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Introduction to the Parasternal Window
Introduction to the Subcostal Window
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Entire Echo Exam