Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE, Author at Cardioserv

Echo AI and Measurement Validation: The Foundation of Reliable Cardiovascular Imaging AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping cardiovascular imaging, particularly in echocardiography. While much of the industry conversation focuses on automation, workflow efficiency, and algorithm performance, far less attention is given to one of the most important factors behind reliable AI development: echo measurement validation.

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Pulmonary Veins: Where Exactly Do You Measure the A Wave and AR Duration?

Echocardiography, Uncategorized / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

A common questions we’ve received since the rollout of updated diastolic function protocols is about pulmonary venous Doppler — specifically: “Are the A wave and AR duration measured before the S wave or after the D wave? I’ve seen it shown both ways, and I’m getting conflicting explanations.” If you’ve asked this yourself, you’re not

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CMS Allows TEE Billing in ASCs (2026): Codes, Modifiers & Documentation

CMS Expands TEE Billing in Ambulatory Surgical Centers: What ASE’s 2026 Update Means

Industry Updates / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

Effective January 1, 2026, CMS finalized policy changes allowing certain transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) services to be billed when performed in the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) setting.

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CardioServ 2025 Year in Review: Advancing Quality, Innovation, and Better Outcomes

Uncategorized / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

As we reflect on the past year, one theme stands out clearly: progress with purpose. From supporting accreditation success across the country to advancing AI research and laying the groundwork for the future of cardiovascular education, 2025 marked an important chapter in CardioServ’s evolution. Our mission remains unchanged—helping cardiovascular programs achieve excellence through better education,

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The Easy Way to Understand RV–PA Coupling and Uncoupling

Echocardiography / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

The concept of RV–PA coupling and uncoupling can sound intimidating, but it’s really about how well the right ventricle (RV) and the pulmonary arteries “work together”.

Coupling is the measure of teamwork between the right ventricle and the pulmonary circulation—how efficiently the RV converts its contraction into blood flow through the lungs.

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Adaptive vs Maladaptive Right Ventricular Remodeling in Pulmonary Hypertension

Echocardiography / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

In this article, we’ll explain how to differentiate adaptive vs maladaptive right-ventricular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension using echocardiography, highlighting key imaging features, physiologic differences, and what each pattern means clinically.

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Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension in Echo: What Every Clinician Should Know Beforehand

Echocardiography / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

Before we dive further into the 2025 ASE Right Heart Guidelines, let’s zoom out for the big picture understanding of pulmonary hypertension in echo.

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Big Changes Ahead: What You Need to Know About ARDMS Credentialing Updates 2026

Echocardiography, Industry Updates / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) has announced important updates to its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. These changes will directly impact how you maintain your RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS credential.

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CardioServ Welcomes Don Gerig, to Lead CME in Cardiology

CardioServ, Education / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

We are proud to welcome Don Gerig, RDCS to CardioServ as our new Medical Education Manager. Don brings nearly two decades of experience in echocardiography and accreditation leadership, combined with forward-looking expertise in AI and digital education.

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IAC Accreditation Standards 2025 Updates: Top 5 Compliance Actions

Accreditation, Industry Updates / Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

On August 15, 2025, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) released updated IAC accreditation standards 2025 across multiple vascular interventional programs, and while the changes are described as “minor,” they carry major implications for compliance.

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Author name: Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE

Echo AI and Measurement Validation: The Foundation of Reliable Cardiovascular Imaging AI

Pulmonary Veins: Where Exactly Do You Measure the A Wave and AR Duration?

CMS Expands TEE Billing in Ambulatory Surgical Centers: What ASE’s 2026 Update Means

CardioServ 2025 Year in Review: Advancing Quality, Innovation, and Better Outcomes

The Easy Way to Understand RV–PA Coupling and Uncoupling

Adaptive vs Maladaptive Right Ventricular Remodeling in Pulmonary Hypertension

Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension in Echo: What Every Clinician Should Know Beforehand

Big Changes Ahead: What You Need to Know About ARDMS Credentialing Updates 2026

CardioServ Welcomes Don Gerig, to Lead CME in Cardiology

IAC Accreditation Standards 2025 Updates: Top 5 Compliance Actions

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