Endocarditis is a severe infection and often the patient needs antibiotics straight away. Learn how to choose the right regimen while waiting for a blood culture report.

Endocarditis often doesn’t manifest in an obvious manner—that’s why it’s good to know about the less common symptoms it can cause. Get some high-yield tips on endocarditis manifestation from Dr John Fisher, our infectious disease expert.

In recent years, guidelines have overhauled antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis. Learn more about what the current practice is.

Echocardiography is the perfect imaging modality for suspected endocarditis. Learn more about what abnormalities you need to look for.

Arteriovenous (AV) fistula maturation is a highly unpredictable process. Learn more about how to evaluate AV fistulas for maturity.

Arteriovenous (AV) fistula complications jeopardize lifesaving dialysis treatment. Learn more about how to diagnose them with ultrasound and counteract them effectively.

Various ultrasound modes are invaluable while assessing blood vessels. Learn more about how to get the most out of your ultrasound exam by tweaking the settings.

Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment, but a specialized vascular access is required to undergo the procedure. Learn more about the clinical decision-making process leading to arteriovenous (AV) fistula placement.

Bladder injury often accompanies fractures or bleeding from high velocity trauma. Learn how to use imaging to diagnose it and choose the right treatment.

Bowel injury often cannot be detected directly—but indirect signs are very important because the patient may need surgery. Learn more about diagnosing bowel and mesenteric injury on CT scans from our expert.