“I have been trying all my life to take experience from the lab to the clinic. This I consider one of the most important things I want to leave behind as a legacy — the biggest present to mankind." Prof Sir Magdi Yacoub #tissueengineering #cardiosky www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

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Why do some techs never develop work related repetitive injuries despite high volume and very little ergonomic safety precautions? My theory is a negative ape index. Unlike Michael Phelps, some people have a short wingspan. Those T-Rex arms are born to scan! #echosky #cardiosky

#Epeeps Is this lead where it shouldn’t be? #echofirst ? @alexturinmd.bsky.social @davidjchang7.bsky.social @shah.md

Speaking of Cincinnati…scanned a patient who had the Nus procedure done at 44!#echofirst youtu.be/e2XYHhd7ciA

In fact, E/e' is a confounded measure; Epeak is a function of peak AV pressure gradient, not mean LA pressure, e' is a function of early LV compliance, which are related to relaxation and IVRT.

EchoPro Tip #5: write in the notes for the cardiologist when a patient trauma dumps on you! #echofirst #echosky #traumadump www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...

EchoPro Tip #4: Sterilize your TEE probes in their own separate ventilated room, not in your office or rooms you work. If you can smell the chemicals, it’s bad for you (very bad). #echosky #medsky #asthma #braintumor

#3DEchoBerlin is back #echocardiography #EchoSky All faculty will have time to elaborate& unveil their secrets in #3D while talking about #HVD and #HF topic given 🗓️24.01. - 26.01.2025 on-site or online 🏥 Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité #DHZC, Berlin ➡️ dhzb-akademie.de/course/3d-wo...

EchoPro Tip #3: Practicing echocardiograms on dogs can really help to prepare you to be a pediatric sonographer. Learning to adapt to wiggly movements, building trust and understanding the unique anatomy of smaller hearts in animals translates beautifully to pediatric care. #echofirst #cardiosky

Come join us for a fantastic cardiology CME event in Jamaica Jan 18/19, 2025 co-sponsored by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean and #YaleCardiology! #CardioSky. Look at the agenda and speakers! mastersofcardiology.com

I first heard about this in 1996 so now I’m starting to think the wearable patch transducer is just an elaborate game of "Are We There Yet? " #echofirst #cardiosky #medsky www.nibib.nih.gov/news-events/...

The “Monday Effect” in action! #echofirst #cardiosky #medsky

It still amazes me to look back at this study of a dehisced aortic root prosthesis, that needed an emergency redo root replacement. (Pt made it through the 2nd procedure) #echosky #echofirst #cardiosky #ansky #medsky

Great paper on RA flow patterns with relevance for examinations for PFO #echofirst

EchoPro Tip #2: I call it the Arterial Positional Pulse Test: Palpate the radial pulse with the left arm at the patient’s side, then raise it overhead. In cases of severe AI, the pulse will disappear—a clinical clue when echo windows are impossible to get! #echofirst #cardiosky #medsky

For those unfamiliar with the geometric concepts of ventricular strain, here's a cheatsheet for quick reference

Jörgen Holmgren is often credited as the first technician to assist in acquiring and interpreting echocardiographic images. Inge Edler and Hellmuth Hertz frequently expressed admiration for his contributions to their work! #echofirst #medsky #cardiosky #unsunghero

If the LV of the patient with sepsis is «hyperdynamic» when on noradrenaline, then EF dropps and the LV looks poorly when vasopressin is added, but recovers to normal with dobutamine, you likely haven’t «uncovered hidden LV dysfunction» or septic cardiomyopathy. #emimcc #pocus #echofirst 1/

EchoPro Tip #1: A SHMOO-shaped septal LV screams coronary artery disease until proven otherwise, like in this obese smoker. I've seen so many SHMOO's end up having LAD or RCA blockages diagnosed after echo that I hope to one day see a "SHMOO-shaped" research article! #echofirst #medsky #cardiosky

Incidence of Severe AS may reduce significantly in next 10-15 years if high Lp (a) treated timely...I hope everyone in #MedSky #cardiosky community know their own levels.

Here are my surgical notes from Thanksgiving in 1978! I am deeply and forever grateful to these cardiac surgeons for saving my life. They are the GOAT!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all the amazing people here. #echofirst #cardiosky #medsky

Today's sidequest led me down the path of verifying that AI tools can accurately detect fake medical imagery. I tested 5 different deepfake AI detector tools using cardiac ultrasound videos from Youtube. I liked deepware.ai. No signup, no email, no money, no drama! #echofirst #medsky #deepfakes

Hypertension during pregnancy associated with CAD earlier in life and with a future risk for myocardial infarction with both obstructive and nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) @jaccjournals.bsky.social #cardioobstetrics #CardioSky 📎https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.06.049

From military radar baths to the genius of John J. Wild's 'Transducer-In-A-Can'—who knew a bath could turn into such an innovative diagnostic tool? #echosky #medsky #cardiosky americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stor...

How to assess symptomatic SMR with echocardiography #EchoSky if #MR at rest isn´t impressive? short handgrip shows 👉 ⬆️ of MR Jet with flow convergence Zone 👉 ⬇️ in forward Stroke volume 👉 often ⬆️ in pulm. pressure (here not shown) If assessing PISA need to avoid pitfalls 👊 shorturl.at/W7kZ7

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A must watch video from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for those passionate about the heart! My favorite tidbit..."The heart started out as a worm". What's yours? #cardiology #echofirst #medsky youtu.be/v75tpamodY4

MVP of Longevity: While her mitral valve at a 79 years of age might have a bit of an attitude, it’s like a classic car engine: dependable, a bit noisy, and built to last. #echosky #echofirst #medsky

Researchers mapped out how cells organize to form heart structures. For cardiac sonographers, it’s like seeing the blueprint behind the echoes we look at daily! #echosky #medsky #sonographerlife www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Good Saturday from #EHJIMP 😀❤️ This is an interesting case report about A tri-leaflet mitral valve with left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy 💡 Would you do the same? Read more 👉 academic.oup.com/ehjimp/artic... #CardioSky #EchoSky #pocus #MedSky

Echo God’s are smiling on me today! First 4 patients were 92, 98, 87 and 90. All had beautiful completely normal hearts! Even diastolic function was good! #echofirst #cardiosky #aginggoals

ESC 2024 Guidelines: The 10 commandments for elevated blood pressure and hypertension. Quite a change for some practices (including mine). ALARA, as low as reasonably achievable. #CardioSky #ESC2024 #hypertension #Guidelines

Usefulness of #echofirst in CPR by controlling effectiveness of CPR

Sex Differences in Blood Pressure Trajectories Over the Life Course | Geriatrics | JAMA Cardiology | by @jamacurrent.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #hypertension #medsky #cardiosky #cvprev

Since blood weighs approximately 1.06 kilograms per liter, the 220 liters of blood a blue whale's heart pumps with each beat weighs 513 pounds. In comparison, the human heart pumps roughly 70 milliliters of blood per beat, weighing just 0.16 pounds Wow, just wow! #echosky #echofirst #medsky

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Progress in #SCAD research is fueled by the earnest collaboration of clinicians and patients. “Navigating Vascular Disease in Women: About the Patient for the Patient by the Patient” says it all! Thanks to @prodriguezmd.bsky.social @dkadiandodov.bsky.social #AHA24 #SCADheart #iSCADregistry

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In the 1950s, the first cardiac ultrasound transducer was crafted using a crystal from an electric toothbrush—any chance someone kept the blueprints? #echofirst #medsky #cardiosky

Beautiful bicuspid aortic valve in a 55 year old woman! BAV affects 1-2% of people, more common in men, and needs regular monitoring-not just the valve but the whole aorta. #hearthealth #BAVAwareness

AI has entered the chat— and with iCardio.ai , this seasoned cardiac sonographer asks…”Where have you been all my life?” #cardiology #echocardiography #cardiacultrasound

Move over, axolotls-this heart pulled off its own regeneration trick, closing a VSD and left a windsocket aneurysm as a souvenir! #echocardiography #cardiacultrasound #heartanatomy

Check out cardiawave.com! 💓 They’re revolutionizing heart health with non-invasive ultrasound therapy to treat severe aortic stenosis. Safer, innovative, and life-changing. I hope to see it in the USA one day. #Cardiawave #HeartHealth #AorticStenosis #Cardiology #FutureOfMedicine