The Why and How of Echo Bubble Studies NO CMEs

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Designation Statements
- CME Information
- References
- Contrast Echo Guideline Paper - ASE 2014
- ASD-PFO Guideline Paper - ASE 2015
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What is a "Bubble Study"?
- Introduction
- Indications
- Preparation
- Injection
- Best Window for Identifying Specific Pathology
- Echo Bubble Study - Best Windows. Printable Page
- Patient Instructions
- Valsalva
- Tips for Improving Image Quality
- Self-Assessment: What is a bubble study?
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Detection of Shunts
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Transthoracic Echo (TTE) Visualization of the Interatrial Septum (IAS)
- Positive Bubble Study
- Positive Bubble Study Video
- False Negative
- PFO False Positive
- Negative Jet
- Color flow v. Bubble Studies
- Self-Assessment: Detection of Shunts
- PFO Summary
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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava
- Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava
- Subclavian Anatomy
- PLSVC Bubble Study
- Unroofed Coronary Sinus
- Self Assessment: PLSVC
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Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
- PAVM: Signs, Symptoms and Complications
- PAVM: Hemodynamics
- PAVM: Echo Bubble Study
- PAVM: Other Diagnostic Testing
- PAVM Diagnosis Protocol
- PAVM: Treatment
- Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
- Self Assessment: Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
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Guided Procedure Bubble Studies
- Echo Guided Pericardiocentesis
- Central Venous Line Control
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Safety and Conclusion
- Agitated Saline Safety
- Identifying Shunts: Now What?
- Conclusion
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Evaluation Survey
- Evaluation Survey