Now that you've set up, these are the core echo views you need to master:

PLAX: The long-axis view of the left ventricle. Great to look at the 3 musketeers but particularly useful at looking at the LV, MV leaflets, AV and the pericardium.

PSAX: A cross-section of the heart. Don't just stop at the papillary muscles! Explore the PSAX at the level of the great vessels and mitral valve for a complete picture.

Apical 4 & 5 Chamber: The "poster child" of echo views! See all four chambers and that vital outflow tract.

Subcostal: A unique perspective from below the heart. Also a window to the short axis views.

IVC: Don't just think "fluids"! The IVC holds clues to much more and is more interesting than you think!
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