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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

AuntMinnie

VIENNA -- It's definitely possible to develop a successful cardiac imaging practice, according to a professional development presentation delivered February 28 at the ECR in Vienna. Imaging was so important [for cardiac indications], that I decided to become a radiologist," he said. But he persevered.

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Elbow Dislocations

REBEL EM

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

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Another radiology taster week experience

Radiology Cafe

A snapshot of the life of a radiology trainee… Clinical Radiology is a specialty that involves utilising imaging modalities to help clinicians in the management of patients across all branches of medicine and surgery. It is true that a typical day as a radiology trainee involves performing and interpreting routine imaging.

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REBEL Core Cast 94.0 – SBO

REBEL EM

There is no history or physical exam feature that rules out the disease Lactate elevation is a late finding in SBO. A normal lactate does not rule out the diagnosis Plain X-rays perform poorly in making or ruling out the diagnosis. 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

The same is true with children’s imaging. If your equipment is not suited for pediatric imaging, then your staff should think twice about doing the exam. This is an important and definitive line to draw. Choose an association based on their profession, or a particular imaging modality or organ.

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Advancing the Clinical Utility of X-ray for Respiratory Diseases

Everything Rad

What if X-ray imaging, the most prevalent and accessible imaging modality in the world, could provide the information needed for diagnosis? The study could lead to radiographs providing an early window into disease manifestations that are currently undetected, thus leading to an earlier diagnosis of IPF.

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Emergency Guide to Stroke Neuroimaging

Northwestern EM

3] To identify a causative vascular lesion, which may or may not be amenable or contraindicatory to thrombolysis Non-Contrast Head CT NCCT is usually the first imaging modality obtained in the acute evaluation for stroke. 16] Always interpret CTP in the context of the other imaging findings and anatomic consistency.