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In the parasternal long axis view, the pericardial effusion can be seen circumferentially around the heart, and running in between the left atrium and descending aorta. In contrast, this patient's pleural effusion runs deep to the descending aorta. Note the serpiginous motion of the right ventricular outflow track, a finding of tamponade in this patient.