Ultrasound

Meeting Update

Updates from TCT 2023: Renal Denervation

11/22/2023

Michael J. Bloch, MD, discusses hypertension and a patient-level pooled analysis of ultrasound renal denervation in the sham-controlled RADIANCE II, RADIANCE-HTN SOLO, and RADIANCE-HTN TRIO trials.

Michael J. Bloch, MD, discusses...

11/22/2023

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Q&A

Utility of Ultrasound in Performing a Reverse Allen’s Test in Patients At Risk for Radial Artery Occlusion

10/10/2023

David T. Cheng , DO;

Pramod K. Chetty , MD;

Kevin B. Gerold , DO, JD, MEd, FCCM, FCCP;

This Case Q&A discusses the reverse Allen's Test and the use of ultrasound over the conventional method.

This Case Q&A discusses the...

10/10/2023

ePlasty

Original Contribution

Duplex-Ultrasound Assisted Mynx Closure of Superficial Femoral Artery Antegrade Access Following Lower-Extremity Endovascular Intervention

06/01/2021

Miguel Montero-Baker , MD;

Daniel Enterrios , MD;

Aristobulo Balestrini , MD;

Jose Almeida , MD;

This analysis seeks to describe the technique of ultrasound-assisted percutaneous superficial femoral arterial access closure with a Mynx device (Cordis Corporation). The study aim was to demonstrate the technical considerations, benefits,...

This analysis seeks to describe...

06/01/2021

Original Research

Direct-Contact Low-Frequency Ultrasound Clearance of Biofilm From Metallic Implant Materials

03/27/2021

Mark S. Granick , MD;

Mayilvahanan Shanmugam ;

Narayanan Ramasubbu ;

Chaitra Paribathan , MS;

This study was planned to determine whether energy delivered by the DCLFU debridement device is sufficient to remove biofilms from metallic implant surfaces.

This study was planned to...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

Clinical Videos

Aim For the Bubbles: Agitated Saline Injection as an Adjunct Technique to Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Cannulation

06/28/2019

Faris G. Araj , MD;

Julie Cox , BSN, RN, BS ;

Jose Pena , BSN, RN;

Agitated saline during central line placement is described for the purpose of identifying the subclavian vein during ultrasound-guided procedures.

Agitated saline during central...

06/28/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Angio-Guidewire-Ultrasound (AGU) Guidance for Femoral Access in Procedures Requiring Large Sheaths

03/30/2019

Carlo Trani , MD;

Francesco Burzotta , MD, PhD;

Cristina Aurigemma , MD, PhD;

Osama Shoeib , MD, PhD;

This technique is designed to facilitate large-sheath femoral access in procedures requiring ancillary arterial access.

This technique is designed to...

03/30/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Routes: An Overview

10/07/2018

Abdulrahman Abu Aqil , MS, PhD;

Richard J. Merschen , EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS;

As radial artery access becomes more common in coronary angiography, US guidance has benefits that may result in higher cannulation success rates, fewer total attempts, and decreased procedural time.

As radial artery access becomes...

10/07/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Beyond Borders

Cardiovascular Imaging in the Developing World

09/05/2016

Chris Steelman , MS, RT(R), RCIS, RCSA;

People with cardiovascular disease or those who are at high cardiovascular risk need early detection, regardless of their economic realities.

People with cardiovascular...

09/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Pericardiocentesis Under Continuous Ultrasonographic Guidance Using a 7 cm Micropuncture Needle

08/15/2016

Vladimir Lakhter , DO;

Vikas Aggarwal , MD, MPH;

Riyaz Bashir , MD;

Howard A. Cohen , MD;

Brian O'Murchu , MD;

Brian P. O'Neill , MD;

A comparison of procedural success and safety of pericardiocentesis using continuous ultrasonographic visualization of a long (7 cm) micropuncture needle to standard access with an 18 gauge needle without continuous ultrasound guidance.

A comparison of procedural...

08/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

CLI Perspectives

Access in CLI: Should CLI Centers Still Practice Access Without Ultrasound?

06/06/2016

George L. Adams , MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI;

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Fadi Saab , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

In this issue, we are privileged to have two busy critical limb ischemia (CLI) specialists, Dr. George Adams and Dr. Fadi Saab, discuss the controversial topic of imposing ultrasound for access in all arterial conduits during CLI therapy.

In this issue, we are privileged...

06/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest