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EchoPro

@echopro.bsky.social
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Passionate cardiac sonographer with over 25 years of experience in revealing the heart’s hidden stories through ultrasound.

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Heart Biotech Holdings Ltd @heartbiotech.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
“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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The ‘holy grail’ of heart health: a valve that grows inside you
Even the surgeon behind Britain’s first heart-lung transplant thinks this will eclipse his other achievements: artificial scaffolding that means no one will need repeat surgery
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Parham Eshtehardi MD @cardioobdoc.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
#CardioSky #EchoSky #EchoFirst
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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
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Dana Johnson @danacjohnson.medsky.social · 26/12/2024
#Epeeps Is this lead where it shouldn’t be? #echofirst ? @alexturinmd.bsky.social @davidjchang7.bsky.social @shah.md
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Speaking of Cincinnati…scanned a patient who had the Nus procedure done at 44!#echofirst youtu.be/e2XYHhd7ciA
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Pectus Excavatum Surgical Repair | A Cincinnati Children's Medical Animation
YouTube video by Cincinnati Children's
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🇳🇴Asbjørn Støylen🇩🇰 @strain-rate.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
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.
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
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/...
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Depression in Patients With Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis Predicts 3-Year Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation:
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
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
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Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
#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...
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3D Workshop - Advanced Echocardiography
In this workshop we will highlight the use of 3D echocardiography in special clinical settings from guiding medical therapy to mechanical support.
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
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
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Edward J. Miller MD PhD @edwardmillermd.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
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
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Masters of Medicine – Conference 2025
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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/...
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A stretchable, wearable patch for cardiac ultrasound
After years of research, an NIH-funded team has developed a wearable cardiac ultrasound imager that can non-invasively capture real-time images of the human heart. The prototype patch, which is about ...
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The “Monday Effect” in action! #echofirst #cardiosky #medsky
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Christos Chamos @hamos1977.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
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
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Lars Mølgaard Saxhaug @load-dependent.eurosky.social · 01/12/2024
Great paper on RA flow patterns with relevance for examinations for PFO #echofirst
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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
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🇳🇴Asbjørn Støylen🇩🇰 @strain-rate.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
For those unfamiliar with the geometric concepts of ventricular strain, here's a cheatsheet for quick reference
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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
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Lars Mølgaard Saxhaug @load-dependent.eurosky.social · 30/11/2024
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/
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
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
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Shariq Shamim, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI @shariqshamimmd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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.
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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
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Dr Martha Gulati @drmarthagulati.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
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...
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My ultrasound used to look like what?
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Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
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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Parham Eshtehardi MD @cardioobdoc.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
#CardioSky #CardioEcho
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
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
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The Helical Heart
YouTube video by David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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...
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Spatially organized cellular communities form the developing human heart - Nature
Combining single-cell RNA-sequencing with high-resolution multiplexed error-robust fluorescence in situ hybridization reveals in detail the cellular interactions and specialization of cardiac cell typ...
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Pablo Perez Lopez @pabloplopez.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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
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Paolo Barbier @corto56.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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
2024 ESC Guidelines 10 commandments for elevated blood pressure and hypertension
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Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Usefulness of #echofirst in CPR by controlling effectiveness of CPR
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Carlos Nolasco, MD, FACP, AHSCP-CHS @carlosnolascomd.com · 22/11/2024
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
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Sex Differences in Blood Pressure Trajectories Over the Life Course
This study evaluates whether longitudinal patterns of blood pressure elevation differ between women and men during the life course when considering baseline blood pressure levels as the reference.
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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
Blue Whale heart compared to human adult size.
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George Matsumoto @georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
🧪 🍎 📍 🌊 🦑 pathwaystoscience.org Paid Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Placements; financial support in graduate school; tips on applications and other resources; opportunities in ocean sciences and engineering
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Pathways To Science | Increasing Diversity in STEM
Offering a directory of 1,000+ scholarships, fellowships, internships, and postdoc positions in STEM, with emphasis on supporting underrepresented students.
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - SCAD Alliance @scadalliance.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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
(l to r) Francisco Ujueta, MD; Patricia Rodriguez Lozano, MD; Jennifer Sumner, PhD; Daniella Kadian-Dodov, MD; Pam Mace, FMDSA; Katherine K. Leon, SCAD Alliance; Ali Moran Baird, DNP.
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Parham Eshtehardi MD @cardioobdoc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
🦋 vs Twitter/X 🦋 You need to REPOST. Unlike Twitter, liking a post does NOT promote or increase visibility of that post. 🦋 Use #CardioSky #MedSky & other hashtags when posting. Bluesky has feeds (e.g. #CardioSky) that work based on hashtags. #CardioSky Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
AI has entered the chat— and with iCardio.ai , this seasoned cardiac sonographer asks…”Where have you been all my life?” #cardiology #echocardiography #cardiacultrasound
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iCardio.ai - AI for Ultrasound has arrived.
AI may never replace doctors, but it will certainly replace doctors that act without it.
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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
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EchoPro @echopro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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
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