‘Athlete’s heart’ can be very difficult to distinguish from a pathological condition like early stage dilated cardiomyopathy on a POCUS-style heart scan. This is because, in an athletic dog, the
A common question asked of me from intermediate-level learners of echocardiography is how to obtain and measure isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT). However, it is important to understand that IVRT can
… Simple is better, or at least just as good In our small animal echocardiography training programme, we talk a lot about longitudinal function and its importance in assessing left
Hydrocephalus is a condition that not all veterinary professionals, breeders, or pet owners are familiar with, but for Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and AUA trainee Jessica Blyth, it is a
It was great to meet so many enthusiastic people at September’s hands-on echocardiography day in Bromley, southeast London. We kicked off the session with a look at what normal looks
Basic diastolic function assessment webinar: Tuesday the 20th of August 2024, at 7pm London (UK) time. Register for free here. Systolic and diastolic dysfunction are inextricably linked. If your canine
Cor triatriatum is a congenital heart defect that results in one of the atria being divided into two chambers. When it affects the right atrium, it is termed “cor triatriatum
Ultrasound courses are frequently organised by topic. On a small animal pregnancy scan course, you might have one module on the appearance of pregnancy on ultrasound, one on the appearance
The paper ‘Automated echocardiographic left ventricular dimension assessment in dogs using artificial intelligence‘ was published last month. On the face of it, it seems like it’s a paper all about
We’ve had a busy few months here at the Animal Ultrasound Association, finishing off all the filming for our canine and feline pregnancy scan courses, and working with Sarah to
EPSS stands for “E–Point to Septal Separation,” and refers to the distance between the tip of the septal (or anterior) mitral valve leaflet and the interventricular septum during diastole. It
Have you ever felt the positive energy when like-minded individuals come together to share knowledge and expertise? That’s exactly what we experienced at this year’s British Medical Ultrasound Society conference,
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Most veterinarians incorporate the left apical 4 and 5 chamber views into their standard echo examinations, as they move from beginner into intermediate and advanced level echocardiography. Adding the 2
There are a number of published calculations for foetal head diameter measurements in felines. In the below video, I discuss the one that I have found to be most accurate,
Veterinarians already have a heavy workload, but other people working within the veterinary practice environment are ideally placed to run a pregnancy scanning service for small animals. I’m going to
Recent changes in the political and legal landscape with regard to working with animals has resulted in renewed interest in membership of our organisation. The below article summarises what the
Most textbooks tell us that the most common cause of aortic regurgitation (AR) in small animals is bacterial endocarditis. My own experience in UK first opinion practice has been that
This article is a summary of a conversation between myself and a regulations representative at the RCVS. It reflects the personal speculations of the individual I spoke to in addition
There’s a fundamental misunderstanding about the latest statement from the RCVS regarding artificial insemination. The RCVS have made it quite clear that they remain supportive of artificial insemination as a
Artificial insemination (AI) is a procedure that is performed by a large number of “canine fertility clinics” in the United Kingdom, and taught by the majority of individuals and businesses
When investigating valve disease or outflow tract obstruction, it is really important to obtain a trace through the valve that accurately represents disease severity. The best way to ensure this
It’s no secret that the levels of mutual respect and cooperation between vets and breeders – dog breeders in particular – is at an all-time low. While there are certain
Following a popular video from Professor Luis Fuentes on our Veterinary Echocardiography channel, a few people wrote in asking for the normal values for LA FS% in cats. In case
Endocarditis is caused by a bacterial infection and can only be confirmed by positive blood cultures; however, it is sometimes possible to see the vegetations on echocardiography, or at the
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