Beat the heat – Which artifact can you find in this ultrasound loop?

This summer is very heated, so stay cool and accept our challenge! Just as soccer fans keenly spot every move and tactic on the field, ultrasound professionals are adept at identifying artifacts in echocardiography. Test your skills in our Summer Challenge by spotting artifacts in ultrasound loops, and celebrate the beautiful game by catching every hidden goal and play. Sharpen your eyes and your diagnostic skills – the game is on!

Which artifact can you find in this ultrasound loop of the common carotid artery?

A) Acoustic shadowing

B) Mirror image artifact

C) Reverberation artifact

D) Acoustic enhancement

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Yours,
Thomas Binder and the 123sonography team