Ultrasound BSide Course

Slide 1 (introduction). Dealing with thoracic ultrasound, even if basically, requires some physical considerations, being lung ultrasound quite peculiar and barely comparable with traditional ultrasound. Furthermore, some methodological considerations about thoracic ultrasound technique could be useful, as it represents a very good

Slide 1 In recent decades, the prevalence of cerebrovascular disease (ischemic or hemorrhagic) in Western countries has grown exponentially, due to increasing median age in the general population and worsening of cardiovascular risk factors. The same factors underlie chronic obliterative arteriopathy (COA)

Atherosclerosis is a degenerative-inflammatory disease, characterized by the accumulation of lipids, cholesterol and other substances in the arterial wall, with formation of fibroid or calcified, flat or vegetating plaques, altering arterial wall structure, trophism and elasticity. This can favor the formation

Slide 1 The abdominal venous drainage occurs through two major systems: the portal venous system and the inferior vena cava (IVC). These two systems have separate abdominal, pelvic, and lower limb drainage. Still, they join near the diaphragmatic venous foramen before

Slide 1 B-Mode ultrasound examination and Doppler analysis enable to analyze a lot of morphofunctional parameters, such as the region vascular anatomy, vascular caliber, course and anomalies, wall quality related to vessel collapsibility and distensibility, as response to venous pressure or

Slide 1 Complicated or complex cysts, parenchymal changes, correlated with chronic infections, obstructive diseases with reflux, hematuria, non-specific lumbar pain, or some congenital malformations repeatedly require differential diagnosis between benign or malignant expansive lesions of the kidney. Morphological imaging is necessary to

 Slide 1 The kidney is one of the most important organs of the emunctory system. It controls hydro-saline balance, blood pressure, acid-base balance and mineral metabolism. It governs nitrogen catabolite excretion and actively participates in erythropoiesis regulation.           Slide 2 Normal ultrasound anatomy and

Slide 1 Due to retroperitoneal and retrogastric position, small size and structure pancreas ultrasound imaging represents a difficult and demanding investigation, even for a skilled sonographer. Since both ultrasound quality and clinical utility have significantly improved, thanks to the current instruments’ spatial

Slide 1 The biliary system normal anatomy and its pathologies are closely related to the liver and pancreas functions and pathological anatomy. This is the reason why these structures should be considered as a whole. In this course, we will, anyway,

Slide 1 Unfortunately this course is too short to thoroughly explain the liver and bile duct ultrasound anatomy. This lecture and the following ones, aim instead, at suggesting an ultrasound method to better understand the copious and detailed professional studies.             Slide 2 Our learning