Sub Xiphoid (1)

Sub Xiphoid
Sub Xiphoid

The initial view should be a transverse sub xiphoid (SX) four-chamber view. This answers four key questions:

  1. Is there co-ordinated cardiac activity?
  2. Is there a pericardial effusion?
  3. What is the relative right and left ventricular chamber size?
  4. What is overall LV function like?