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Video 08-15: Parasternal short axis view with a pericardial effusion

From: Pocket Guide to POCUS: Point-of-Care Tips for Point-of-Care Ultrasound

The anechoic space surrounding the heart in this parasternal view is a moderately large pericardial effusion. Also, deep to the heart can be seen a pleural effusion. Otherwise there is an elevated ejection fraction and a normal RV size.

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