CardioServ Case Study: Name that Pathology!
A 67 year old male presents to the ER with complaints of chest pain.
September 2023
Helpful Tips to Mastering the Pedoff Probe!
Before harmonic imaging, our imaging transducers had major limitations when it came to obtaining high-velocity gradients with continuous-waved (CW) Doppler. Two of the main restrictions included the ultrasound frequency (no ability to drop down to a lower frequency) and the large footprint of the transducer.
Getting Paid: Don’t miss the March deadline for 2017 MACRA/MIPS reporting!!
In general, talking about the urgency for understanding the new MACRA/MIPS reporting usually results in physicians’ eyes glazing over! This topic seems to cause instant headaches! As consultants, we work hard at helping physicians to provide the best possible care. For this reason, we feel impelled to help spread the word regarding the urgency of the March deadline to submit your MIPS data to avoid reimbursement cuts in 2019.
4 Errors to Avoid when Measuring Aortic Valve Velocity
Evaluating the aortic valve is a routine part of an echocardiogram. There are many methods we use to determine the structure and function of the valve, including 2D, color Doppler and a combination of pulsed & continuous-wave Doppler. With short examination times being a common challenge,
World Tour Stop: Mumbai, India!
As CardioServ continues our Educational World Tour, our next destination took us to Mumbai, India! Here, we volunteered to speak at the Essentials of Echocardiography conference, which was held at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital on January 7, 2018. This blog will describe our experience in India.
Celebrating Andrea Fields 1 Year Anniversary at CardioServ!
On February 6th we celebrated Andrea Field’s one-year work anniversary ….and what a year it has been! Join us as we look back over the past year at the joy and value Andrea has brought to our team.
Back to the Basics: Aortic Valve Anatomy
We evaluate the aortic valve for pathology on every patient we scan. It’s easy to forget the basic concept of anatomy and the functions each part of the valve plays in opening & closing of the leaflets. This blog is going to be a refresher and cover the basic anatomy of the aortic valve!
Specific Echo Parameters that Indicate Elevated LAP
Last week, we discussed change in transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. When we evaluate for diastolic dysfunction, our goal is to determine:
Understanding the Basics: LV Filling Patterns
Let’s discuss the transmitral filling patterns as the severity of diastolic dysfunction progresses. The transmitral pressure gradients are reflective upon the E & A-wave velocities. The waveforms are influenced by the ability of the ventricle to relax and the compliance of the LA to generate a PG to allow rapid filling during diastole.
Echocardiography in the Presence of Left Bundle Branch Block
This week we are pleased to introduce our guest writer, Dr. Sukhvinder Singh. He will discuss the role of echocardiography in the presence of Left Bundle Branch Block Dr. Singh is a board certified cardiologist in India with 10 years of experience.