IV Agents to Improve Echo Images, Value, and Safe Administration

IV Agents to Improve Echo Images, Value, and Safe Administration

 

Guest: Jeremy Thaden, M.D.

Guest: Mays Ali, M.D.

Hosts: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

 

In this podcast we will review current and evolving indications for UEA use in the clinical and research setting. They will review Mayo Clinic’s practice for UEA administration, commonly encountered UEA side-effects, and appropriate management strategies.

 

Topics Discussed:

• What are the indications to use ultrasound enhancement agent (UEA) in your clinical practice and how are they useful?
• Who administers the UEA in your clinical practice?
• Are there potential side effects of UEA that one should be aware of?
• What is the appropriate management of side effects and how does the echo lab manage them when they arise?

 

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Podcast episode transcript found here.