Written by Judith Buckland
As we near the end of 2015, we've put together CardioServ's Year in Review.
Lots of new additions to CardioServ this year - new faces, new software and even new exercise equipment! Also, learn about important changes to accreditation guidelines coming up in the next couple of months and see our...
Written by Judith Buckland
Correct Echo Techniques in Pulmonary Hypertension: Case Study Presentation
An 85 year old patient presents to the ER with worsening shortness of breath and a history of known pulmonary hypertension. Her chest x-ray reveals massive cardiomegaly. An echo is ordered to assess the status of her...
Written by Rhiannon Anderson and Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism continues to cause at least 60,000 deaths per year in the United States according to CDC statistics. Ten percent of symptomatic pulmonary emboli are fatal within one hour of symptoms onset. However, diagnosis can often be...
Written by Judith Buckland
Here is a great case from Dr. Wharton on Medscape of a 45 year old patient with hyperlipidemia (high LDL-C and high triglycerides) taking a high-potency statin who presents with pericardial effusion and signs of tamponade.
What should be done next?a) CT/MRIb) Pericardiocentesisc) Liver...
Written by Judith Buckland
Up until now most facilities are familiar with their options for accrediting organizations when it comes time to submit their nuclear application to seek their mandated Nuclear Accreditation. Many are aware of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (known to many as ICANL) and the American...
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