Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Our blog last week discussed the algorithm for determining the severity of chronic mitral regurgitation, provided by the ASE! If you missed it, you can find it here! Let's use this information and work through a case study together!
Patient History
A 50 year old male admitted to hospital for...
Written by Judith Buckland MBA, RDCS, FASE
New! CardioServ's Cat. 1 AMA Online Echo CMEs
You have read our blogs.... now earn CMEs! After repeated requests to offer CMEs for our educational services, we are proud to invite you to check out our new Category 1 AMA CMEs online platform. Developed with the same quality and ease as our blogs,...
Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
Branches of the Aorta
Earlier, I mentioned the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). From a longitudinal approach, it is seen rising anteriorly and then turning and coursing distally, maintaining a parallel course to the aorta. The SMA is the second branch of the abdominal aorta, and the celiac axis...
Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
If you have been following along with Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, you have already learned how important landmarks are in scanning the abdominal vasculature. We provided a step-by-step method for identifying and imaging the abdominal aorta. This week in Part 3, we will discuss tips and...
Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
In an early blog, Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Part 1, we reviewed some basic tips for echocardiographers scanning the abdomen. We reviewed artifacts, image orientation and patient positioning. This week we will provide you with 6 steps to successfully identify the aorta and...
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