Echocardiographic Findings of an Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery in Children and Adolescents: Real or Fake?
An anomalous origin of the left coronary artery (LCA) is a relatively uncommon congenital heart defect that can lead to myocardial ischemia and sudden cardiac death. An LCA arising from the pulmonary artery and an LCA arising from the opposite sinus of Valsalva are the common types of anomalous origins of the LCA. Echocardiographic assessment of the coronary arteries is an important component of the routine cardiovascular evaluation, but echocardiographic "pseudo images" of LCA origination can be present in some patients. Detection of an anomalous origin of the LCA remains a challenge to sonographers. (Source: Journal of U...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wang, S.-s., Chen, X.-x., Chen, J.-m., Zhang, Z.-w., Ma, Y., Huang, M.-p., Zhuang, J. Tags: Pictorial Essays Source Type: research
Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking of the Fetal Heart: A Practical Step-by-Step Approach for the Fetal Sonologist
This article provides a practical, step-by-step approach for deformation analysis of the fetal heart using offline software that is independent of specific ultrasound vendors. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: DeVore, G. R., Polanco, B., Satou, G., Sklansky, M. Tags: Pictorial Essays Source Type: research
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Related Upper Extremity Venous Thrombosis in Oncology Patients: A Prospective Study Based on Doppler Sonography
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Our prospective study suggests that the rate of PICC-related upper extremity venous thrombosis in oncology patients is high, and the occurrence of symptomatic thrombosis could be lowered with regular weekly Doppler screening after PICC insertions. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Luo, L., Jing, X.-m., Wang, G.-r., Qin, Y., Liang, H.-x., Liu, S.-s. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Carotid-Ventricular Coupling During Exercise: A Pilot Study
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In older patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or established coronary artery disease, an abnormal carotid-ventricular adaptation to exercise was observed when compared to young healthy individuals. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Bianchini, E., Bruno, R. M., Pitino, A., Di Lascio, N., Petersen, C., Molinaro, S., Faita, F., Gemignani, V., Ghiadoni, L., Sicari, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Expected Sonographic Appearance of the Spleen in Children and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: An Update
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Twenty years ago, children with HbSS SCD were expected to have autosplenectomy by age 5 years. There have been changes in the radiologic appearance of the spleen in patients with SDC, likely due to improved supportive care and the use of acute and chronic transfusion therapy. We found that autosplenectomy is rare by age 5 years, and during childhood and adolescence, the spleen typically appears echogenic, heterogeneous, or both, depending on disease severity. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gale, H. I., Bobbitt, C. A., Setty, B. N., Sprinz, P. G., Doros, G., Williams, D. D., Morrison, T. C., Kalajian, T. A., Tu, P., Mundluru, S. N., Castro-Aragon, I. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Ultrasound Quality Assurance for Singletons in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Fetal Growth Studies
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Using rigorous procedures for training sonographers, coupled with quality assurance oversight, we determined that the measurements acquired longitudinally for singletons are both accurate and reliable for establishment of an ultrasound standard for fetal growth. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Hediger, M. L., Fuchs, K. M., Grantz, K. L., Grewal, J., Kim, S., Gore-Langton, R. E., Buck Louis, G. M., DAlton, M. E., Albert, P. S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A New Sonographic Weight Estimation Formula for Small-for-Gestational-Age Fetuses
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The new formula substantially improves weight estimation in SGA fetuses. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Faschingbauer, F., Dammer, U., Raabe, E., Kehl, S., Schmid, M., Schild, R. L., Beckmann, M. W., Mayr, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effect of Uterine Cavity Sonographic Measurements on Medical Management Failure in Women With Early Pregnancy Loss
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Although there is a need for further validation, patients identified as having a cavity anteroposterior distance of less than 15 mm should be considered good candidates for successful medical management. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Lavecchia, M., Klam, S., Abenhaim, H. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Second-Trimester 3-Dimensional Placental Sonography as a Predictor of Small-for-Gestational-Age Birth Weight
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Second-trimester 3D placental measurements can identify pregnancies at risk of SGA. However, there appears to be no significant improvement compared to those obtained in the first trimester. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Quant, H. S., Sammel, M. D., Parry, S., Schwartz, N. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Establishing Immediate Reliability of Sonographic Measurements of the Transversus Abdominis in Asymptomatic Adults Performing Upright Loaded Functional Tasks in a Clinical Context Without Delayed Recorded Measurement
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High intra-rater reliability and precision of transversus abdominis thickness measurements were obtained by a physical therapist in real time from asymptomatic adults performing upright loaded functional tasks under rest and with abdominal drawing-in maneuver instructions. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: McPherson, S., Watson, T., Pate, L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Sonography in Detecting Clinically Occult Femoral Hernias
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This study confirms high diagnostic accuracy of sonography for nonpalpable femoral hernias in symptomatic groins compared to surgical findings. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gupta, H., Subedi, N., Robinson, P. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Subcutaneous Angioleiomyoma: Clinical and Sonographic Features With Histopathologic Correlation
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Typical clinical and sonographic features of angioleiomyoma may include a female patient with a painful lower leg or ankle subcutaneous mass, a superficial location, especially in contact with the dermis, a small size (<20 mm), an oval shape, a parallel orientation to the skin, well-defined margins, complete solid components, homogeneous hypoechogenicity, low or moderate vascular density, and absence of calcifications. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhang, J.-Z., Zhou, J., Zhang, Z.-C. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Impact of Image Orientation on Measurements of Thyroid Nodule Stiffness Using Shear Wave Elastography
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Our study has shown that good diagnostic performance can be achieved by using SWE in longitudinal and transverse orientations. Moderate to good agreement in mean and maximum stiffness values for both orientations was observed, with only a small bias. Diagnostic performance for benign and malignant nodules was similar. The similar performance of both orientations gives flexibility in imaging patients with anatomic or physical limitations. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gangadhar, K., Hippe, D. S., Thiel, J., Dighe, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Sonographic Characteristics and Interval Changes of Subacute Thyroiditis
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The prevalence rate of nodular subacute thyroiditis lesions on sonography was high, and the interval changes in the lesions were variable. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Lee, Y. J., Kim, D. W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Sonographic-Pathologic Correlation for Punctate Echogenic Reflectors in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: What Are They?
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The sonographic signature commonly referred to as "microcalcifications" may represent a variety of entities, including psammomatous calcifications, dystrophic calcifications, and eosinophilic colloid; for this reason, "punctate echogenic foci" would be a more accurate term. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Tahvildari, A. M., Pan, L., Kong, C. S., Desser, T. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
