The American College of Cardiology (ACC) hosts their 3-day Scientific Sessions (ACC.18) conference annually. This year, the ACC.18 was held in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center! This event brings in around 18,000 cardiovascular professionals around the WORLD!
Sonographer’s Standpoint on the ACC.18! Read More »
In general, talking about the urgency for understanding the new MACRA/MIPS reporting usually results in physicians’ eyes glazing over! This topic seems to cause instant headaches! As consultants, we work hard at helping physicians to provide the best possible care. For this reason, we feel impelled to help spread the word regarding the urgency of the March deadline to submit your MIPS data to avoid reimbursement cuts in 2019.
Getting Paid: Don’t miss the March deadline for 2017 MACRA/MIPS reporting!! Read More »
As CardioServ continues our Educational World Tour, our next destination took us to Mumbai, India! Here, we volunteered to speak at the Essentials of Echocardiography conference, which was held at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital on January 7, 2018. This blog will describe our experience in India.
World Tour Stop: Mumbai, India! Read More »
On February 6th we celebrated Andrea Field’s one-year work anniversary ….and what a year it has been! Join us as we look back over the past year at the joy and value Andrea has brought to our team.
Celebrating Andrea Fields 1 Year Anniversary at CardioServ! Read More »
Last week, we discussed change in transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. When we evaluate for diastolic dysfunction, our goal is to determine:
Specific Echo Parameters that Indicate Elevated LAP Read More »
Let’s discuss the transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. The transmitral pressure gradients are reflective upon the E & A-wave velocities. The waveforms are influenced by the ability of the ventricle to relax and the compliance of the LA to generate a PG to allow rapid filling during diastole.
Understanding the Basics: LV Filling Patterns Read More »
Last week we discussed how the physiological determinants of diastole play a role in the evaluation method of determining diastolic function. This week, let’s talk about how pathophysiological factors can alter the findings in the presence of diastolic dysfunction.
Understand the Basics: Pathophysiological Impact of Evaluation Method Read More »
As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank all of our readers and clients for another successful year at CardioServ. We started the year off with goals to
2017 Year in Review Read More »
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission updated the standards and guidelines for Adult Echo accreditation in July 2017 with a December 1, 2017 effective date. The main changes to the adult echo standards is the mandate (versus option) to evaluate diastolic function on all studies, and to report on it. With this requirement followed the requirements for all ultrasound equipment to have Tissue Doppler Imaging capabilities.
Echo Accreditation Standard Updates Read More »
This year for Ultrasound Awareness Month, we asked you all to recognize yourself or a fellow sonographer or physician by submitting a story about a time you saved a day or made a difference. Here at CardioServ, we believe that each and every sonographer is a hero in their own way and we want to share your stories!
2017 Inspiring Excellence in Imaging Winner Read More »