# Martin Altersberger

## Metadata
- Content type: Speaker
- Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/speaker/41
- Published: August 9, 2017
- Last updated: November 6, 2024

## Media
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## Snapshot
- Position: Resident in Anesthesiology
- Work environment: Medical University of Vienna

## Blog Articles
- [Point of Care Ultrasound: Emergency & Clinical Focus](/blog/common-topics/point-care-ultrasound-pocus-emergency-us-clinical-us-focused-us) - From aiding diagnosis during emergencies to guiding medical procedures, POCUS is revolutionizing patient care. Join us as we uncover its wide-ranging applications and how it enhances diagnostic accuracy.
- [Echo Jeopardy](/blog/echo-jeopardy) - The annual EuroEcho conference is just around the corner (4-7 December 2019). It is always a fantastic meeting, and I am looking forward, especially since it takes place in my hometown Vienna. One of the sessions I am...
- [The death of the stethoscope - Act 2 - Can it keep up with the future?](/blog/death-stethoscope-act-2-can-it-keep-future) - How will the future of medicine look? Will we use biosensors, smartwatches, robots, and decision support systems such as “Watson”? And will the stethoscope still play a role in such a “high tech” environment?
- [The death of the stethoscope - Act 1 - a glimpse into the future](/blog/lecture/death-stethoscope-act-1-glimpse-future) - Do I need to see a doctor? Before Fred had a clear answer, the alarm on his watch went off. A red light was blinking and a sign went on reading “Seek medical attention NOW “.
- [Septal flash](/blog/common-topics/septal-flash) - What is septal flash? In this video, our echo-specialists explain what septal flash is and what pathologies are associated with it.
- [Understanding Diastolic Function & Dysfunction](/blog/diastolic-function-diastolic-dysfunction) - Diastolic function is defined as/describes the filling of the heart during diastole. The left ventricle is filled with blood initially by a pressure gradient between the left atrium (LA) and the left ventricle (LV).
- [5 ultrasound tips that will make you shine!](/blog/tips-tricks/5-ultrasound-tips-will-make-you-shine) - Imaging skills, an experienced eye and extensive medical knowledge are not enough. 5 tips that you need to know.
- [Identical Hearts?](/blog/cases/identical-hearts) - Have you ever wondered whether identical twins look the same on the outside as well as the inside? How similar do their hearts look?
- [Fear of Complexity](/blog/cases/fear-complexity) - Complexity scares us. It tends to defy our comprehension skills. However, we sometimes make things more complex than they actually are.