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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreIn 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. ..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreThis 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..
Read MoreAlex : 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..
Read MoreComprehensive 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..
Read MoreTEE 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreHere 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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