Written by Judith Buckland
Correct Echo Techniques in Pulmonary Hypertension: Case Study Presentation
An 85 year old patient presents to the ER with worsening shortness of breath and a history of known pulmonary hypertension. Her chest x-ray reveals massive cardiomegaly. An echo is ordered to assess the status of her...
Written by Rhiannon Anderson and Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism continues to cause at least 60,000 deaths per year in the United States according to CDC statistics. Ten percent of symptomatic pulmonary emboli are fatal within one hour of symptoms onset. However, diagnosis can often be...
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...
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