Publications by authors named "A Gonzalo"

Ultrasonography is a reliable imaging technique for the accurate diagnosis and evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders. Recent developments in ultrasound technology have significantly increased image resolution, making it possible to see anatomical features at almost microscopic dimensions. Current standards for standardized shoulder ultrasonography mostly depend on outdated machine types and configurations that may not fully utilize these high-resolution imaging capabilities.

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Intraventricular vector flow mapping (VFM) is an increasingly adopted echocardiographic technique that derives time-resolved two-dimensional flow maps in the left ventricle (LV) from color-Doppler sequences. Current VFM models rely on kinematic constraints arising from planar flow incompressibility. However, these models are not informed by crucial information about flow physics; most notably the forces within the fluid and the resulting accelerations.

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  • Ultrasound is an effective tool for diagnosing musculoskeletal issues, with new technology greatly enhancing image clarity to almost microscopic levels.* -
  • Current guidelines for shoulder ultrasound are outdated and don’t fully utilize the new high-resolution capabilities, highlighting the need for updated techniques.* -
  • This article presents a structured approach to high-resolution shoulder ultrasound, using cadaver images for comparison and focusing on specific examination views, starting with the posterior and coronal areas.*
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Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is the most common allergic eye disorder. Antiallergic eyedrops are the first line of pharmacological treatment. However, the application of antiallergic eyedrops can potentially alter tear homeostasis and affect the ocular surface, which may result in iatrogenic diseases such as dye eye disease (DED).

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  • - Stroke is a major global health issue, and atrial myopathy with fibrosis increases the risk of ischemic stroke, but the reasons behind this link are not well understood.
  • - Non-invasive imaging techniques like LGE-MRI can map fibrosis in heart tissue, yet these maps are not currently used in stroke risk assessments or biomechanical models related to heart function.
  • - Research using advanced simulations shows that fibrosis significantly impacts heart muscle motion and blood flow, particularly affecting how the left atrium and its appendage function, which may help explain the connection between fibrosis and increased stroke risk.
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