Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Our next blog series is going to cover the basic material needed to complete a carotid ultrasound study. First, we need to review basic anatomy!
Aortic Arch
Aortic Arch Branches:
Brachiocephalic Artery (Innominate)
Left Common Carotid Artery (CCA)
Left Subclavian...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
What is cerebrovascular testing?
Signs & Symptoms
Patient History
Mechanisms
Physical Exam
Signs & Symptoms
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Now that we have covered all the methods for evaluating mitral regurgitation (MR), let's put it to use! The ASE released an algorithm as a guide to help determine the severity of chronic MR, using both qualitative, semi-quantitative & quantitative measures.
We understand how crazy this...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
This week we are going to cover our last of the three quantification methods for evaluating the severity of mitral regurgitation (MR). The past two weeks we discussed PISA and stroke volume methods. If you missed them or would like to refresh, you can find them there:
A Complete Guide to...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
As technology advances and we are encouraged to implement additional measurements into our routine scanning exams, it's good to take a step back and refresh on proper techniques! Our goal for this blog is to have a better understanding of proper technique for measuring left ventricle (LV)...
Cardioserv Blog
