Renal angiomyolipoma
Here is a nice example of solitary renal angiomyolipoma (AML). Well-circumscribed hyperechoic lesion in the right kidney with echotexture similar to that of adjacent sinus fat. As discussed before, ultrasound […]
Multi-parametric POCUS approach in heart failure
Suggested pre-reading: Pump-pipes-leaks approach and VExUS review. A patient with known systolic heart failure (left ventricular ejection fraction ~20%) presented with shortness of breath after missing diuretics for a few […]
Internal jugular vein response to Valsalva maneuver
We frequently use inferior vena cava POCUS to estimate right atrial pressure. Internal jugular vein (IJV) ultrasound can also be used for this purpose. In spontaneously breathing patients, IJV size/cross […]
VExUS flash cards
In the previously posted videos and articles, we talked about the normal Doppler patterns of major abdominal veins used for VExUS grading and how they transition with worsening congestion. Here […]
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 aware of some incidental findings. We previously discussed the differential […]
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 maximal diameter and collapsibility. In certain cases, this view can […]
Introduction to POCUS and basics of program development
Sharing a couple of papers that may be useful when discussing the scope of POCUS in nephrology and the importance of training, particularly for division leadership or colleagues who may […]
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 idea to visualize it in short axis as well. However, […]
VExUS case studies
The VExUS panel meets again in this webinar organized by Kosmos. In this session, Dr. Rola presents an acute care case where VExUS directly guided bedside management (beginning to approximately […]
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 long axis (PLAX) view, right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT), aorta […]