Apical 4 from a Left Lateral Decubitus Position

An apical 4 chamber view was obtained on a patient in the left lateral decubitus position. What is the arrow pointing to? A) Interatrial septum B) Mitral valve leaflet C) Moderator band D) Interventricular septum   Answer: D. The arrow is pointing to the interventricular septum.   Want to test […]

An apical 4 chamber view was obtained on a patient in the left lateral decubitus position.

What is the arrow pointing to?

A) Interatrial septum

B) Mitral valve leaflet

C) Moderator band

D) Interventricular septum

 

Answer:

D. The arrow is pointing to the interventricular septum.

 

Want to test your cardiac POCUS knowledge further? Check out our 8 question Cardiac POCUS Knowledge Check!