Judith Buckland, Author at Cardioserv

Educator Spotlight: Jeffrey Perez, R.T. (R) ARRT

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This past Saturday we held our Echo Symposium on the MitraClip. Jeffrey Perez, from Abbott, gave a great lecture and demonstration of the MitraClip procedure. In past weeks we introduced you to some of the symposium speakers, Dr. Christina Michael and Elyce Kwasman, MSN, ACNP. This week we would like to introduce you to Jeff so you can learn a little more about his background and his role in the MitraClip procedure.

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Educator Spotlight: Elyce Kwasman, MSN, ACNP-BC

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Last week we introduced Dr. Christina Michael, a Florida cardiologist that will be speaking at our upcoming symposium. As we get closer to the MitraClip Conference we would like to introduce you to another speaker, Elyce Kwasman, MSN, ACNP-BC.

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Physician Spotlight: Christina Michael, MD, FACC, FASE

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In a few weeks we will be hosting the What the Clip!! Echo Symposium at Bethesda Memorial Hospital. This week we would like to introduce you to one of the speakers, Dr. Christina Michael. She is the Medical Director of the echocardiography lab at Bethesda Memorial Hospital and is a member of the MitraClip Cardiovascular Team.

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Industry Spotlight: Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance

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As a company committed to inspiring excellence we are happy to recognize and support organizations that share common values. Today is Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Day, so what better day to spotlight

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Echo Aids in Mesothelioma Diagnosis

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Today is Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Day. Check out our blog on the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance and read the story of a survivor while learning more about the MCA, and how they help.

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Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Branches of the Aorta

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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.

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6 Clues to Determining Presence of Cardiac Tamponade

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As sonographers, we have all commonly experienced the patient presenting with shortness of breath and unable to lay down flat for their echocardiogram. As we begin to scan the patient, we immediately visualize a large amount of fluid around the heart. Keeping our poker faces on point, we take

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How Accurate is RVSP with Wide Open TR and Poor TV Coaptation?

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We love it when our readers post comments and ask questions. We respond to every question. A couple of weeks ago we were asked about the assessment of RVSP in the presence of wide open TR with poor TV coaptation. What a great question! We will answer that this week. Please keep your questions coming!

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Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Aorta and IVC

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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.

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Abdominal Ultrasound for the Echocardiographer: Part 3

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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.

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Author name: Judith Buckland

Educator Spotlight: Jeffrey Perez, R.T. (R) ARRT

Educator Spotlight: Elyce Kwasman, MSN, ACNP-BC

Physician Spotlight: Christina Michael, MD, FACC, FASE

Industry Spotlight: Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance

Echo Aids in Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Branches of the Aorta

6 Clues to Determining Presence of Cardiac Tamponade

How Accurate is RVSP with Wide Open TR and Poor TV Coaptation?

Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Aorta and IVC

Abdominal Ultrasound for the Echocardiographer: Part 3

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