ArticleEuropean heart journal. Case reports2026
Case series: the right parasternal view and its prognostic value in detecting pathological abnormalities on transthoracic echocardiography.
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Abstract
Background: Two-dimensional echocardiography is the most widely used imaging modality for immediate diagnosis, due to its easy access and cost-effectiveness. International guidelines recommend four standard views to perform a comprehensive minimum dataset for every adult patient, namely left parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal views. Case summary: In this case series, we revisit the right parasternal view (RPV). Although it is infrequently used in routine clinical practice, it provides valuable complementary information, particularly when abnormalities are found on the minimum dataset or when measurement results are inconsistent. Including this view in the imaging protocol adds only a few extra minutes but can yield important additional diagnostic information. Discussion: Presented are four cases in which the complementary use of RPV provided decisive diagnostic information that was either missed or underestimated by standard echocardiographic windows and influenced clinical management, re-emphasizing the value of adding this view during a routine examination.
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