This chapter of our free ultrasound tutorial teaches you the basics of atherosclerosis and plaque formation. Here we cover the pathophysiology, definition and classification of plaque and more ...
Learn how to image and measure the intima media thickens (IMT) with ultrasound and which information it provides. Free online carotid ultrasound video tutorial - Chapter 9.
Free US web tutorial on how to distinguish the internal from the external carotid artery based on morphologic- and Doppler criteria. Provides video examples, tables graphics and more...
In this section of the online ultrasound tutorial we focus on the vertebral arteries (anatomy, size, topography, direction of flow) and how to easily identify them with ultrasound. Full of examples and videos.
Christiaan Bernard was in agony, his feet were aching and his hands were numb. As he positioned the aortic cannula a sudden wave of pain shot through his body...
Some medical professionals are eager to treat the rich and famous. But not all celebrities are “easy patients” and sometimes even doctors themselves are at risk of losing their life. Let us take a look at the medical history of the dictator Josef Stalin.
This chapter covers spectral Doppler. Videos examples demomstrate how to optimize the signal, placement of the sample volume and shows examples of all vessels (common- internal-, external carotid and vertebral artery). Learn which measurements should be performed.
Online course book on carotis ultrasound (part 5) covering the topic of Color Doppler: Correct adjustment of the color Doppler box, what is power Doppler? What information does Color Doppler provide, and more...