Written by Judith Buckland, RDCS, FASE, MBA
How could I improve this image?
Modality: Transthoracic Echocardiography
View: Subcostal long axis IVC
Answer:
The image could be optimized to elongate the IVC to ensure the correct diameter is measured.
Tips for Measuring the IVC:
Long axis view of the IVC
Optimize image so...
Written by Judith Buckland
We are starting our new series Staff Spotlight by introducing our newest employee Andrea Fields! Andrea is our new Cardiac Clinical Director. She will help develop our clinical and educational programs related to echocardiography. Her experience with advanced echocardiography will be a great...
Written by Judith Buckland, RDCS, FASE, MBA
So over the past year we saw a lot of changes regarding the IAC accreditation quality improvement requirements across all modalities. Finally, as the dust settled we were left with a standardized program across the board. We expected the new QI to be difficult and time consuming so it took a...
Written by Rhiannon Anderson
As many of you know and have been preparing for, 2017 marks the start of the MACRA programs and the many changes and complexities that are to come with them. To keep you in the loop, we will be posting industry updates regarding MACRA and diagnostic imaging.
Regarding reimbursement, while the...
Written by Angela Mills, BA, RVS
What's wrong with this image?
Modality:
Carotid Vascular
View:
Color Right ICA Prox
Measurement:
RICA Prox - Peak/end diastolic velocity
Answer:...
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