Ultrasound

 ultrasound modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of ultrasound across the healthcare continuum, from cardiovascular, breast, abdominal, neurological imaging, and more, including point-of-care ultrasound.

Whitney J. Palmer has been with Diagnostic Imaging since 2011, serving as the Senior Editor since November 2019. She has 20 years experience in healthcare and academic medicine reporting.

Articles

Imaging test identifies patients most at risk for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.



Echocardiogram Predicts Atrial Fibrillation in COVID-19 Patients

Ultrasound tool, fueled by artificial intelligence software, works like a navigation system to help providers capture the best cardiac images.

Product Spotlight: UltraSight Cardiac Sonography

For better cardiology services, providers must look beyond the existing cardiology PACS.

Enabling Better Cardiac Care with Robust Enterprise Imaging

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Feb. 22, 2021, to Feb. 26, 2021

Using imaging to screen asymptomatic individuals can cause more potential harm than good, Task Force reiterates. 

USPSTF Re-Affirms Decision Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

The pandemic’s impact on sonographers was largely a boomerang effect, but some struggles remain.

COVID-19 and the Sonographer

Left atrial diameter and fibrosis differences between African American and white patients could play a role the risk of ischemic stroke.

Heart Scans Reveal Structure May Impact Racial and Ethnic Stroke Risk Disparities

The radiologic technologists and sonographers have experienced changes during the viral outbreak. 

National Radiologic Technology Week Celebrates Technologists, Highlights Role During Pandemic

Videos

Breast Cancer Screening in Indian & Pakistani Women; Fluciclovine PET for Prostate Cancer Imaging; Cardiac Ultrasound & COVID-19; and Improving Mammography Patient Experience

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Oct. 30, 2020

The modality is the only one that can be safely conducted at the bedside with patients on a ventilator.

Cardiac Ultrasound