Written by Judith Buckland
Here is a great case from Dr. Wharton on Medscape of a 45 year old patient with hyperlipidemia (high LDL-C and high triglycerides) taking a high-potency statin who presents with pericardial effusion and signs of tamponade.
What should be done next?a) CT/MRIb) Pericardiocentesisc) Liver...
Written by Judith Buckland
Up until now most facilities are familiar with their options for accrediting organizations when it comes time to submit their nuclear application to seek their mandated Nuclear Accreditation. Many are aware of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (known to many as ICANL) and the American...
Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
I wanted to share my epiphany with you regarding sonographers scanning in pain...
Before starting CardioServ, an Accreditation Consulting business in 2007, I used to scan full-time in adult and pediatric echo. I too, like most other techs, had constant and nagging neck pain. Once I stopped the...
Written by Rhiannon Anderson
What is focused ultrasound?
Focused ultrasound (FUS) made headlines in the United States recently with the FDA approval of the therapy for ablation of prostate cancer. As the Education director at an accreditation consulting firm specializing in diagnostic imaging, I was immediately intrigued by...
Written by Judith Buckland
Today is our 8 year anniversary and we are celebrating!
We love providing superior accreditation consulting to our clients and helping to improve healthcare through accreditation. We are excited to be celebrating 8 years in business here at CardioServ and we want to express our gratitude and...