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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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.
Physician Spotlight: Christina Michael, MD, FACC, FASE Read More »
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
Industry Spotlight: Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Read More »
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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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.
Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Branches of the Aorta Read More »
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!
How Accurate is RVSP with Wide Open TR and Poor TV Coaptation? Read More »
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.
Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Aorta and IVC Read More »
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.
Abdominal Ultrasound for the Echocardiographer: Part 3 Read More »
We’ve all been in this situation…. our patient appears to have a very tight, calcified aortic valve which visually appears to be moderate to severe aortic stenosis. As we scan through our protocol, we obtain a peak aortic valve velocity of 3.3 m/s and mean pressure gradient (PG) of 23.6 mmHg.
Aortic Stenosis Low Flow, Low Gradient: What’s the hype?! Read More »
How often have you found yourself “in over your head” in the abdomen when trying to image the IVC and abdominal aorta? Is imaging the abdominal aorta part of your echo protocol? It is not uncommon for a patient to receive an abdominal ultrasound because the echo findings mentioned the presence of gallstones, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), or some other abnormality.
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