Hi groupe can anyone tell me the difinite role of these: power dynamic range sharpness dip density and the most important of them :grey scale and how could be...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 3, 2011 7:04 pm
Hi Paula. Part of the trick to using the Pedof probe is to use it as much as possible when you don't need it. Then when you find things like AS or other ...
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Andrew Horning
andrewhorning
Jan 3, 2011 10:41 pm
Sometimes it helps to think about light photography, so you can "see" what happens with sound, as there are more similarities than differences. Power is...
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Licia Mueller
muellerln
Jan 4, 2011 2:11 pm
Paula, your pedoff probe works the same as your imaging probe only it is one beam of sound and without imaging. To help align parallel to the flow, use...
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abid raza
d_raza1
Jan 4, 2011 6:44 pm
Dear members please correct me if I am wrong anywhere If the image is very dim/ faint, you can increase the power (output of machine) image will become more...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 4, 2011 8:47 pm
Basically correct, Abid. There is a theoretical difference between using power and gain. If the signals you want are not present in the returning signal, then...
14012
Jessica Bell
jammers1979
Jan 4, 2011 8:47 pm
Does anyone use the Philips HD11 XE? Could anyone help me out with machine settings i.e. gain, compress, XRES etc.... to optimize echoes. Thanks...
14013
vuedoc@...
Jan 5, 2011 1:49 pm
While it is always gratifying to obtain a higher trans-stenosis velocity using the Pedoff vs. the regular imaging probe, remember that the Pedoff probe is CW...
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Thomas Kusant
leftytck
Jan 5, 2011 1:50 pm
Gershom,   What about frequency changes(lower, such as 2 megs) for penetration, and then there's the issue of harmonics that can add data?. ...
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Paula gehr
smart_girl1998
Jan 5, 2011 1:50 pm
Good Morning Jessica, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I have used that machine for 5+years. Unfortunately I will not be in that office today but can...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 5, 2011 11:55 pm
Correct, Tom. And of course, that also causes a lowering of definition. Gershom Lichtenberg, RDCS Echocardiographer Rambam Healthcare Campus Haifa, Israel...
14017
figueroa_lenora
Jan 5, 2011 11:55 pm
Hello fellow techs Just wondering if any of you could recommend any site's for CME/CEU's. I am looking at chrestomathic press and some of the info is posted...
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Joel D
joeldykstra_@...
Jan 6, 2011 4:46 pm
www.cardiovillage.com To: echocardiography@yahoogroups.com From: figueroa_lenora@... Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:51:33 +0000 Subject: [echocardiography]...
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denise butkus
eckotekie
Jan 6, 2011 4:46 pm
The american society of echocardiography is a good source. Also, the society of vascular ultrasound if you are interested in vascular. Denise...
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katie bittner
rdcs1959
Jan 6, 2011 4:46 pm
Hi Lenora, Your best bet and best value is to attend the ASE Scientific Sessions each year where you can accumulate all of your cme's you need for your three...
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Thomas Kusant
leftytck
Jan 6, 2011 4:47 pm
Gershom, Â Â Absolutely right, but it's a tradeoff between resolution and punch, it's always a tradeoff. Â Â Just a thought. ...
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Thomas Kusant
leftytck
Jan 6, 2011 4:47 pm
You might want to try cardiovillage, it has some of the issues you are looking for. ...
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altaf essani
altafessani
Jan 7, 2011 4:21 pm
Hello Everyone Can any body in this forum explain with diagram how to measure PHT and Deceleration time of Mitral valve, it is confusion and overlaping,...
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Mark Harry RDCS
mharrymjh
Jan 7, 2011 7:54 pm
Altaf, I have attached a PDF that has two pages from my book Essentials of Echocardiography: An Illustrative Guide. I hope this helps. Mark ... Mark Harry...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 7, 2011 7:56 pm
In the past, GE Healthcare has also had a selection of free CME credits. I had trouble finding/entering the right area earlier today, but you might take a look...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 7, 2011 7:57 pm
You are correct that it is confusing, Altaf, because we have gotten far away from what was originally described and validated. In summary, what we do today is...
14027
Calin8
cardiomonkey
Jan 10, 2011 3:46 pm
Does anybody know where you can learn Echocardiography (Cardiac Ultrasound) in Ontario? What about other provinces in Canada? Are there any paediatric...
14028
Xufang Bai
xufangbai
Jan 10, 2011 4:10 pm
Here it is: http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/msucme.html Good luck Xufang   A lonely Tau hunter     ________________________________ ...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 10, 2011 11:11 pm
Thank you. Unfortunately, the current list has no on-line Echo programs. However, the CME requirement for ARDMS is not subject specific, so you can expand your...
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emily sullivan
emeyk
Jan 10, 2011 11:11 pm
I was wondering if anyone knows of a website that lists all schools across the country?? I always have people ask about where to go and not sure what to tell...
14031
Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 10, 2011 11:11 pm
I searched the CAAHEP site concerning both of your questions and find no accredited programs which fit either of your requests. I am not sure that there are...
14032
othman
othmanbek2002
Jan 13, 2011 4:27 pm
Hi groupe Would you please explain to me this echocardiography finding which belong to 47 y old lady c/o palpitation echocardiography showed very high...
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Gershom Lichtenberg
gershomsl
Jan 13, 2011 7:30 pm
High volume states that produce high velocities through the MV would include anemia or the presence of an A-V shunt for dialysis. Other anomalies which ...
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Joe Kreeger
kreeger195
Jan 13, 2011 7:31 pm
In regards to the severity, the MS appears to be severe in nature, given the lack of significant MR (which could lead to overestimation) and the presence of...
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Mehmet Uzun
mehmetxuzun
Jan 13, 2011 7:31 pm
Rapid heart rate might have caused backward congestion, increasing the left atrial pressure and therefore, mitral gradient. Besides, aortic regurgitation might...
