October 2023

What is the Watchman Device and How Does it Work?

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 are often involved with some aspect of the procedure.

What is the Watchman Device and How Does it Work? Read More »

Aortic Stenosis and Mismatch Values

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, RCS, to share some real life examples of aortic stenosis and mismatch values and provide us with some tips and recommendations.

Aortic Stenosis and Mismatch Values Read More »

6 Tips to Improve an Echo Bubble Study!

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 bubble studies. This week we will review 6 tips for improving the quality of an echo bubble study including the best echo window based on pathology.

6 Tips to Improve an Echo Bubble Study! Read More »

Scroll to Top