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“Ping-pong” in the heart: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Ball thrombus is rare and life-threatening. The correct diagnosis and timely management are key to improving patient prognosis. Here, we present a case report and literature review of..

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Three simple but interesting transthoracic echocardiographic road maps for proximal superior vena cava visualisation in healthy young adults

Abstract Background Although much is known about the technical aspects of  visualization, it is much less about its counterpart: the  (SVC). The aims of this study therefore, were to describe in detail..

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Recommended Standards for the Performance of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Screening for Structural Heart Intervention: From the American Society of Echocardiography

In the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines for performing a comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) examination, a standard 28-view imaging protocol as well as specific structural imaging assessments were introduced.  ..

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The assessment of mitral valve disease: a guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography

Abstract Mitral valve disease is common. Mitral regurgitation is the second most frequent indication for valve surgery in Europe and despite the decline of rheumatic fever in Western societies, mitral..

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Cor pulmonale

This is a condition where pulmonary etiology (such as pulmonary hypertension, PHT) causes progressive right heart failure (dilation and/or hypertrophy) only, with unaffected left heart. It can be derived from..

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Echocardiography pocket card set

      Alex : is a last year medical student, very passionate about echo, POCUS and hand-held ultrasound devices. He posts YouTube reviews of these, as well as interesting..

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Comprehensive transthoracic Echocardiography examination protocol. Windows, Imaging planes and views

    Alex : is a last year medical student, very passionate about echo, POCUS and hand-held ultrasound devices. He posts YouTube reviews of these, as well as interesting cases..

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Trans-esophageal echo

TEE is a semi-invasive technique used to assess left heart cavities with better resolution and angles than conventional TTE, specially when studying valvulopathies, interventricular communications or atrial masses. It is..

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A minimum dataset for a standard adult transthoracic echocardiogram: a guideline protocol from the British Society of Echocardiography

Abstract There have been significant advances in the field of echocardiography with the introduction of a number of new techniques into standard clinical practice. Consequently, a ‘standard’ echocardiographic examination has..

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Transthoracic echocardiography views

Here you can see a broad overview of the transthoracic echocardiography views. Save this post to have a quick reference in case you’ll need it on the go and tag..

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