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Identifying carotid artery disease with ultrasound

Learn how to recognize pathology in the carotid arteries using ultrasound.
17th May 2021 • 3m read

Distinguishing the internal carotid artery (ICA) from the external carotid artery (ECA) with ultrasound

In this video, you'll learn how to tell ICA and ECA apart using ultrasound and the special test you can use when they seem identical on ultrasaound.
17th May 2021 • 4m read

Scanning the extracranial arteries with ultrasound

In this Medmastery lesson, we will go through a step-by-step protocol for performing a comprehensive examination of the extracranial arteries using different planes, approaches, and ultrasound modalities.
17th May 2021 • 4m read

A review of the anatomy of extracranial arteries

In this video, from our Ultrasound Masterclass: Carotid Artery course, we'll review some essential cerebrovascular anatomy so we can learn how to perform these scans with confidence.
17th May 2021 • 3m read

Staging chronic kidney disease

In this video, from our Kidney Test Essentials course, you'll learn how to accurately stage your chronic kidney disease patients and how this will affect the way you manage them.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read

Examining the microscopic appearance of urine sediment

Microscopic examination of the urine sediment is an essential part of the urinalysis, as it allows for confirmation and clarification of urine dipstick findings.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read

Estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

In this video, we'll take a deep dive into how GFR is calculated, the factors affecting GFR, and when you shouldn't use the Cockcroft-Gault equation.
13th Apr 2021 • 3m read

Measuring serum creatinine

In this video, we'll take a look at the physiology of creatinine, what we need to consider when interpreting creatinine levels, and why GFR is not always an accurate reflection of kidney function. 
13th Apr 2021 • 2m read

Preventing burnout in healthcare: taking sanity breaks

In this video, you'll learn strategies that can help you to incorporate breaks into your routine and take some time to detach from the medical world and all of its accompanying worries and stressors. 
19th Mar 2021 • 7m read

Realistic optimism: a key to burnout prevention

In this video, you'll learn to recognize the tendency to frame experiences from a pessimistic perspective and, instead, develop an optimistic (yet realistic) approach to your environment.
19th Mar 2021 • 7m read