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Normal Stroke Volume (Plus The 3 Things That Affect Stroke Volume)

June 26, 2018 by discoverecho

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Normal Stroke Volume (Plus The 3 Things That Affect Stroke Volume) Echocardiography is a world of measurements.  Just think for a moment about your standard echo protocol. Think about how many times your hands reach for the calipers to make a measurement. Whether we’re measuring a spectral Doppler tracing of the LVOT VTI, 2D measurement of the left ventricular wall thickness … [Read more...] about Normal Stroke Volume (Plus The 3 Things That Affect Stroke Volume)

How To Calculate Stroke Volume In Echocardiography (The EASY Way)

June 25, 2018 by discoverecho

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How To Calculate Stroke Volume In Echocardiography (The EASY Way)   How To Calculate Stroke Volume With Echocardiography If  you’re just starting out learning about echocardiography, then you’re in luck. That’s because the echo machines of today perform every possible calculation that you can imagine for you!   If you’ve been doing echocardiograms for a while, then … [Read more...] about How To Calculate Stroke Volume In Echocardiography (The EASY Way)

What Is Mitral Valve Stenosis: The Ultimate Guide For Patients And Echocardiographers

June 7, 2018 by discoverecho

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What Is Mitral Valve Stenosis Perhaps you’re a patient that’s recently been diagnosed with mitral stenosis. Or maybe you’re a cardiac sonographer whose job it is to monitor patients with mitral stenosis. Either way, you should have a clear understanding of what exactly mitral stenosis is. Simply put, mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve opening, or orifice. … [Read more...] about What Is Mitral Valve Stenosis: The Ultimate Guide For Patients And Echocardiographers

The 2D Echo Exam: What To Expect During Your Heart Ultrasound

May 10, 2018 by discoverecho

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All About The 2D Echo Has your doctor recently referred you for an echocardiogram, or a 2D echo? If so, you're not alone! Over 10 million echocardiograms are done in the United States every year. But maybe this is an exam you've never heard of before.  If you're asking yourself, what a 2D echo or echocardiogram is, then keep on reading. The 2D echo is a 100% noninvasive … [Read more...] about The 2D Echo Exam: What To Expect During Your Heart Ultrasound

How To Calculate Aortic Valve Area Using The Continuity Equation

February 20, 2018 by discoverecho

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How To Calculate Aortic Valve Area Using The Continuity Equation Don't be threatened by using the continuity equation to calculate aortic valve area.  Even though most of our echo machines will calculate it for us these days, it's still important to know how it's used.  Interested in knowing more about calculating aortic valve area with echocardiography?  Keep reading. What … [Read more...] about How To Calculate Aortic Valve Area Using The Continuity Equation

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