Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Earlier this year we announced the 2018 Inspiring Excellence in Imaging Mentor Award Winners. As promised, we would like to introduce you to our winners. This week we will feature Ahmed Said Saad, MD from Egypt.
Training and Experience
Ahmed finished his cardiovascular training in...
Written by Wendy Sowa-Maldarelli, MS, RT, RDCS and Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
As a sonographer, you may have heard about the Watchman procedure. You may have heard of it at a conference, through a journal, or perhaps at your own institution. Since echo, specifically transesophageal echo (TEE) is an integral part of the Watchman intraprocedural oversight, sonographers...
Written by Jessica Hooley, ACS, RCS
In the past, we have written articles on aortic stenosis and best practices for performing the continuity equation. It’s great to read blogs but it is important to apply this knowledge to our everyday practice. That is why this week we asked experienced sonograher, Jessica Hooley, ACS,...
Written by Dr. Ahmed Ali and Dr. Alexander Nossikoff
During the past few weeks we have reviewed agitated saline 'echo bubble studies'. Our guest writers Dr. Ali and Dr. Nossikoff have explained what an agitated saline "Echo Bubble study" is, along with indications, how to perform and interpret a bubble study, supplies needed and the safety of...
Written by Dr. Ahmed Ali and Dr. Alexander Nossikoff
Last week guest writers Dr. Ali and Dr. Nossikoff explained what an agitated saline "Echo Bubble study" is. They provided 7 indications for use of an echo bubble study along with a review of how to interpret the findings. If you missed last week's blog, check it out! This week both doctors...