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 Ribs block US waves and obscure views of heart. Make fine adjustments by rotating and angling cardiac probe so the US beam is parallel to ribs.

 Epicardial fat pad may be mistaken for an effusion; it is most prominent anteriorly.

 Some views will be difficult to obtain in individual patients. Turning patient into left lateral decubitus position may improve views.