Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiographic Measurement of Left Ventricular Wall Thickness in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Comparison with Standard Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance

June 18, 2020 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (JASE) Abstract Background Left ventricular wall thickness (LVWT) measurement is key in the diagnostic and prognosticassessment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Recent investigations have highlighteddiscrepancies in LVWT by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and standard echocardiography(S-Echo) in this condition. The aim of this study was to […]

ICUS Weekly News Monitor — 06.18.2020 — Mandarin Edition

ICUS每周新闻 全球CEUS最新趋势与动态! 2020年6月18日 ICUS每周新闻 (WNM)将免费发送给60个国家的ICUS成员。免费加入ICUS或了解更多资讯,请访问ICUS网站:www.icus-Society.org。 中文版由黄品同教授友情提供,访问地址:https://icus-society.org/icus-weekly-news-monitor-mandarin-edition/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS推出免费CEUS课程学习 站内有19个免费的网络研讨会以及免费CME学分 ICUS宣布其免费CEUS学习课程现已上线! 课程内包含大量关于腹部和心血管“CEUS应用要点”的网络研讨会,并联合MedMentor为大家提供免费的CME学分。 课程主题涵盖对经验不同的超声专业人员的基本和进阶CEUS技能,包括临床医生、超声医生、护士和其他人。最后还将增加额外的CEUS网络研讨会。 有关ICUS免费课程、网络研讨会和CME详细信息请访问:www.ICUS-SOCIETY.org。 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19:关键信息 为全球超声工作者 COVID-19在全球范围的流行给医疗工作者-包括超声医师-带来了前所未有的挑战,在抗疫一线的医疗工作者急需有关新型冠状病毒的最新文献和培训资源。 对于COVID-19患者尤其需要缜密的操作方案,用于保护操作人员、消毒设备、安全使用超声造影剂或增强剂,以及对高风险患者的心脏、肺和其他器官系统选择合适的成像方式。 目前ICUS网站上的ICUS COVID-19中心提供免费的网络研讨会和参考材料,为全球超声界提供实际指导。 访问ICUS COVID-19中心icus-society.org分享其他相关资源 通过info@icus-society.org  分享您的个人经验。 ICUS希望这些信息有一定的帮助,在我们共同战胜病毒的同时,衷心祝愿您平安健康。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 本周CEUS刊报 1. CEUS:识别新生血管可诊断易损颈动脉斑块, 2020年6月10日, Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 作者: Jim Baun, 2. CEUS在肌骨中的应用:WFUMB指南, 2020年6月1日, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 作者: Christian Fischer等. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 文章及摘要 CEUS:识别新生血管可诊断易损颈动脉斑块 2020年6月10日 Journal of Diagnostic […]

Targeted Nanobubbles Carrying Indocyanine Green for Ultrasound, Photoacoustic and Fluorescence Imaging of Prostate Cancer

June 17, 2020 — Dovepress Abstract Objective: To construct prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting, indocyanine green (ICG)-loaded nanobubbles (NBs) for multimodal (ultrasound, photoacoustic and fluorescence) imaging of prostate cancer. Methods: The mechanical oscillation method was used to prepare ICG-loaded photoacoustic NBs (ICG NBs). Then, PSMA-binding peptides were connected to the surface of ICG NBs using the […]

Tumor Vascular Networks Depicted in Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Images as a Predictor for Transarterial Chemoembolization Treatment Response

June 16, 2020 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is prevalent worldwide. Among the various therapeutic options, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can be applied to the tumor vascular network by restricting the nutrients and oxygen supply to the tumor. Unique morphologic properties of this network may provide information predictive of future therapeutic […]

ICUS Weekly News Monitor — 06.12.2020 — Mandarin Edition

ICUS每周新闻 全球CEUS最新趋势与动态! 2020年6月11日 ICUS每周新闻 (WNM)将免费发送给60个国家的ICUS成员。免费加入ICUS或了解更多资讯,请访问ICUS网站:www.icus-society.org。 中文版由黄品同教授友情提供,访问地址:https://icus-society.org/icus-weekly-news-monitor-mandarin-edition/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS推出免费CEUS课程学习 站内有19个免费的网络研讨会以及免费CME学分 ICUS宣布其免费CEUS学习课程现已上线! 课程内包含大量关于腹部和心血管“CEUS应用要点”的网络研讨会,并联合MedMentor为大家提供免费的CME学分。 课程主题涵盖对经验不同的超声专业人员的基本和进阶CEUS技能,包括临床医生、超声医生、护士和其他人。最后还将增加额外的CEUS网络研讨会。 有关ICUS免费课程、网络研讨会和CME详细信息请访问:www.ICUS-SOCIETY.org。 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19:关键信息 为全球超声工作者 COVID-19在全球范围的流行给医疗工作者-包括超声医师-带来了前所未有的挑战,在抗疫一线的医疗工作者急需有关新型冠状病毒的最新文献和培训资源。 对于COVID-19患者尤其需要缜密的操作方案,用于保护操作人员、消毒设备、安全使用超声造影剂或增强剂,以及对高风险患者的心脏、肺和其他器官系统选择合适的成像方式。 目前ICUS网站上的ICUS COVID-19中心提供免费的网络研讨会和参考材料,为全球超声界提供实际指导。 访问ICUS COVID-19中心icus-society.org分享其他相关资源 通过info@icus-society.org  分享您的个人经验。 ICUS希望这些信息有一定的帮助,在我们共同战胜病毒的同时,衷心祝愿您平安健康。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 本周CEUS刊报 1. 对比CEUS、CT和MRI对胰腺囊性肿瘤的诊断价值, 2020年5月29日, Dovepress 作者: Ya Sun等 2. 肝脏CEUS操作指南和临床经验 – 2020版, WFUMB、EFSUMB、AFSUMB、AIUM、FLAUS联合发表 作者: Christoph F Dietrich, Christian Pállson Nolsøe, Richard G. Barr等 _________________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS gratefully acknowledges its sponsors 文章及摘要 […]

Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in the Liver – Update 2020

WFUMB in Cooperation with EFSUMB, AFSUMB, AIUM, and FLAUS ABSTRACT The present, updated document describes the fourth iteration of recommendations for the hepatic use of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), first initiated in 2004 by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB). The previous updated editions of the guidelines reflected changes […]

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: Identification of Neovascularization Permits Characterization of Vulnerable Carotid Plaques

June 10, 2020 — Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Abstract Objective: Carotid atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD) represents an ongoing health problem and is responsible for a significant proportion of all cerebral ischemic events (CIEs). Method: A review of the literature was performed on the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to enhance the diagnosis of ASVD […]

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Musculoskeletal Applications: A World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Position Paper

June 1, 2020 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract This World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology position paper reviews the diagnostic potential of ultrasound contrast agents for clinical decision-making and provides general advice for optimal contrast-enhanced ultrasound performance in musculoskeletal issues. In this domain, contrast-enhanced ultrasound performance has increasingly been investigated with […]

Comparative Diagnostic Evaluation with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms

May 29, 2020 – Dovepress Abstract Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in the pathological diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs). Methods: A total of 90 patients (66 women, 24 men) aged 18– 71 years were studied […]

ICUS Weekly News Monitor — 05.28.2020 — Mandarin Edition

ICUS每周新闻 全球CEUS最新趋势与动态! 2020年5月28日 ICUS每周新闻 (WNM)将免费发送给60个国家的ICUS成员。免费加入ICUS或了解更多资讯,请访问ICUS网站:www.icus-society.org。 中文版由黄品同教授友情提供,访问地址:https://icus-society.org/icus-weekly-news-monitor-mandarin-edition/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS推出免费CEUS课程学习 站内有19个免费的网络研讨会以及免费CME学分 ICUS宣布其免费CEUS学习课程现已上线! 课程内包含大量关于腹部和心血管“CEUS应用要点”的网络研讨会,并联合Med Mentor为大家提供免费的CME学分。 课程主题涵盖对经验不同的超声专业人员的基本和进阶CEUS技能,包括临床医生、超声医生、护士和其他人。最后还将增加额外的CEUS网络研讨会。 有关ICUS免费课程、网络研讨会和CME详细信息请访问:www.icus-society.org。 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19:关键信息 为全球超声工作者 COVID-19在全球范围的流行给医疗工作者-包括超声医师-带来了前所未有的挑战,在抗疫一线的医疗工作者急需有关新型冠状病毒的最新文献和培训资源。 对于COVID-19患者尤其需要缜密的操作方案,用于保护操作人员、消毒设备、安全使用超声造影剂或增强剂,以及对高风险患者的心脏、肺和其他器官系统选择合适的成像方式。 目前ICUS网站上的ICUS COVID-19中心提供免费的网络研讨会和参考材料,为全球超声界提供实际指导。 访问ICUS COVID-19中心(icus-society.org)分享其他相关资源,或通过info@icus-soiety.org分享您的个人经验。 ICUS希望这些信息有一定的帮助,在我们共同战胜病毒的同时,衷心祝愿您平安健康。 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 本周CEUS刊报 1. SonoVue和Sonazoid在肝脏超声造影中的应用, 2020年5月18日, Abdominal Radiology 作者: Richard G. Barr, Pintong Huang等 2. CEUS中COVID-19独特的肺部病变, 2020年5月21日, Auntminnie 作者: Theresa Pablos 3. CEUS可精确定位COVID-19肺部病变, 2020年5月21日, Diagnostic Imaging 作者: Whitney J. Palmer ICUS gratefully […]

ICUS Weekly News Monitor — 05.22.2020 — Mandarin Edition

ICUS每周新闻 全球CEUS最新趋势与动态! 2020年5月21日 ICUS每周新闻 (WNM)将免费发送给60个国家的ICUS成员。免费加入ICUS或了解更多资讯,请访问ICUS网站:www.icus-Society.org。 中文版由黄品同教授友情提供,访问地址:https://icus-society.org/icus-weekly-news-monitor-mandarin-edition/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS推出免费CEUS课程学习 站内有19个免费的网络研讨会以及免费的CME学分 ICUS宣布其免费CEUS学习课程现已上线! 课程内包含大量关于腹部和心血管“CEUS应用要点”的网络研讨会,并联合MedMentor为大家提供免费的CME学分。 课程主题涵盖对经验不同的超声专业人员的基本和进阶CEUS技能,包括临床医生、超声医生、护士和其他人。最后还将增加额外的CEUS网络研讨会。 有关ICUS免费课程、网络研讨会和CME详细信息请访问:www.icus-Society.org。 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19:关键信息 为全球超声工作者 COVID-19在全球范围的流行给医疗工作者-包括超声医师-带来了前所未有的挑战,在抗疫一线的医疗工作者急需有关新型冠状病毒的最新文献和培训资源。 对于COVID-19患者尤其需要缜密的操作方案,用于保护操作人员、消毒设备、安全使用超声造影剂或增强剂,以及对高风险患者的心脏、肺和其他器官系统选择合适的成像方式。 目前ICUS网站上的ICUS COVID-19中心提供免费的网络研讨会和参考材料,为全球超声界提供实际指导。 访问ICUS COVID-19中心(icus-society.org)分享其他相关资源,或通过info@icus-soiety.org分享您的个人经验。 ICUS希望这些信息有一定的帮助,在我们共同战胜病毒的同时,衷心祝愿您平安健康。 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 本周CEUS刊报 1. CEUS在肾移植中的应用, 2020年5月15日, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 作者: Edward G. Grant, MD 等 2. CEUS在Covid-19患者中的应用, 2020年5月12日, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 作者: Gino Soldati 等 3. 超声造影引导的穿刺活检, 2020年5月12日, Journal […]

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Can Pinpoint Lung Findings Unique to COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnostic imaging has been used to manage and monitor the progression of pneumonia associated with the virus. New evidence gathered with contrast-enhanced lung ultrasound, however, now shows patients exhibit patterns in the lung that are not typically found with pneumonia. Citing three cases with male patients, Italian researchers, led by Gino […]

Contrast ultrasound reveals unique COVID-19 lung findings

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans revealed patterns in the lung not typically associated with pneumonia in three Italian patients with COVID-19, according to a report published on May 12 in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. The three male patients in the study were all admitted to a hospital in Italy with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and pneumonia-like symptoms. […]

Contrast‑enhanced ultrasound imaging of the liver: a review of the clinical evidence for SonoVue and Sonazoid

May 18, 2020 — Abdominal Radiology Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has become an established modality in various clinical indications for liver diseases. SonoVue®, a pure blood pure agent, and Sonazoid®, which exhibits an additional Kupffer phase, are contrast agents approved for liver imaging. This review discusses and compares the current clinical evidence for these two […]

ICUS Weekly News Monitor — 05.16.2020 — Mandarin Edition

ICUS每周新闻 全球CEUS最新趋势与动态! 2020年5月14日 ICUS每周新闻 (WNM)将免费发送给60个国家的ICUS成员。免费加入ICUS或了解更多资讯,请访问ICUS网站:www.icus-Society.org。 中文版由黄品同教授友情提供,访问地址:https://icus-society.org/icus-weekly-news-monitor-mandarin-edition/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ICUS推出免费CEUS课程学习 站内有19个免费的网络研讨会以及免费的CME学分 ICUS宣布其免费CEUS学习课程现已上线! 课程内包含大量关于腹部和心血管“CEUS应用要点”的网络研讨会,并联合MedMentor为大家提供免费的CME学分。 课程主题涵盖对经验不同的超声专业人员的基本和进阶CEUS技能,包括临床医生、超声医生、护士和其他人。最后还将增加额外的CEUS网络研讨会。 有关ICUS免费课程、网络研讨会和CME详细信息请访问:www.icus-Society.org。 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19:关键信息 为全球超声工作者 COVID-19在全球范围的流行给医疗工作者-包括超声医师-带来了前所未有的挑战,在抗疫一线的医疗工作者急需有关新型冠状病毒的最新文献和培训资源。 对于COVID-19患者尤其需要缜密的操作方案,用于保护操作人员、消毒设备、安全使用超声造影剂或增强剂,以及对高风险患者的心脏、肺和其他器官系统进行适当成像。 为满足这一关键需求,ICUS网站上的ICUS COVID-19中心提供免费的网络研讨会和参考材料,为全球超声界提供实际指导。 访问ICUS COVID-19中心(icus-society.org)分享其他相关资源,或通过info@icus-soiety.org分享您个人的观察和经验。 ICUS希望这些信息有一定的帮助,在我们共同战胜病毒的同时,衷心祝愿您平安健康。 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 本周CEUS刊报 1. COVID-19确诊患者的超声造影心动图表现的记录– EACVI 2. PSMA-靶向纳米微泡在前列腺癌中的显像 2020年4月26日, Nanomedicine 作者: Perera RH等 3. 冠状病毒时代的超声造影剂:方案、安全性和影响 Webinar – Northwest Imaging Forums 作者: Jonathan R. Lindner, Thomas R. Porter, Michelle Bierig ICUS gratefully acknowledges its […]

Ultrasound Enhancing Agents In the COVID-19 Era: Protocols, Safety, & Impact

Webinar – Northwest Imaging Forums (CME credits available – see below) Presented by: Jonathan R. Lindner1, Thomas R. Porter2, Michelle Bierig3 1. Oregon health and Sciences University; 2. University of Nebraska Medical Center; 3. Hillcrest Hospital South The current COVID-19 pandemic has raised interest in whether there are changes in either the role or safety […]

Registry on Performance of contrast echocardiography in confirmed COVID-19 patients

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) Echocardiography is often used for the detection of cardiac dysfunction and identification of LV thrombus induced by COVID-19. However, there is no data regarding the usefulness and safety of echo contrast in COVID-19 patients. This registry has been designed to answer this crucial issue. You are kindly asked to […]