Incidental findings in the gall bladder lumen
While performing kidney ultrasound, we frequently visualize gall bladder (from the right lateral scan plane) and its good to be […]
Subxiphoid IVC view: beyond estimation of right atrial pressure
We routinely use inferior vena cava view to get an idea of the right atrial pressure by evaluating the vessel’s […]
Introduction to POCUS and basics of program development
Here is our review article in Kidney360 on the utility of POCUS in nephrology practice as well as our suggestions […]
IVC POCUS: one view is no view
We have previously discussed that longitudinal view of the IVC is subject to cylinder effect and it is a good […]
VExUS case studies
The VExUS panel meets again in this webinar organized by Kosmos. In this video, Dr. Rola discusses a case where […]
The three musketeers of the parasternal long axis view
Identification of gross discrepancies in chamber size is one of the core competencies of focused cardiac ultrasound. In the parasternal […]
Parapelvic Cyst
A patient with a history of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis is seen in the clinic for follow up. Last […]
Whiteout lung
As fluid accumulates in the dependent zones, we normally look for pleural effusion just above the diaphragm aiming the ultrasound […]
Do Sono-auscultation findings change with ultrafiltration?
An elderly patient on hemodialysis presents with worsening shortness of breath. His blood pressure at presentation is 195/110 mmHg. He […]
Subxiphoid IVC view: beyond estimation of right atrial pressure
We routinely use inferior vena cava view to get an idea of the right atrial pressure by evaluating the vessel’s […]
IVC POCUS: one view is no view
We have previously discussed that longitudinal view of the IVC is subject to cylinder effect and it is a good […]
Introduction to POCUS and basics of program development
Here is our review article in Kidney360 on the utility of POCUS in nephrology practice as well as our suggestions […]
Incidental findings in the gall bladder lumen
While performing kidney ultrasound, we frequently visualize gall bladder (from the right lateral scan plane) and its good to be […]
VExUS flash cards
In the previously posted videos and articles, we talked about the normal Doppler patterns of major abdominal veins used for […]
Pleural effusion: The ‘Spine sign’
Spine sign: visualization of the vertebral bodies in the thoracic cavity above the diaphragm – indicative of pleural effusion. In […]
Increased renal cortical echogenicity does not always indicate chronic kidney disease
Echogenicity of the renal cortex relative to liver or spleen can be evaluated both qualitatively and quantitatively, though qualitative method […]
Visualization of the right pleural effusion from the abdomen
Sometimes, pleural effusion may be noticed incidentally on abdominal scans. Below image shows transverse section of the liver with anechoic […]
The jellyfish sign: atelectasis
In moderate to large pleural effusions, it’s not uncommon to see lung atelectasis on the ultrasound. This collapsed lung within […]