Our Team
Angela Tsiaknis
Angela began her fifteen-year career in Neuroscience, following graduation from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Diagnostic imaging program. With a Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences in Vascular studies, she began using Transcranial Doppler (TCD) at one of the region’s leading Neuroscience programs- Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (JHN). Here, Angela had the opportunity to work alongside Neurologists and Neurosurgeons, as well as critical care nurses, all of this time gaining knowledge in many areas of diagnostic imaging in Neurology. Over the years she has had the opportunity to train many Sonographers who had little to no knowledge in Neuroscience, at multiple hospitals in the region. She has also assisted in starting Neurodiagnostic programs at these hospitals. She currently is the Neurovascular Lab Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. One of her roles there is to instruct residents and new staff in the field of Transcranial Doppler, which properly performed, can be a valuable diagnostic tool in the treatment of patients. Angela is passionate about her work in neuroscience, and is excited to begin her new path in teaching others about Neurodiagnostics!
Jayshree Mahida
Jayshree is a compassionate, dedicated and hardworking healthcare professional in the field of Diagnostic Imaging. A Bachelors in Radiologic Sciences from Thomas Jefferson University and a Masters degree in Health Management from Drexel University, Jayshree is driven on furthering her knowledge both in the classroom and in the workplace. Her passion for teaching and mentoring students and medical professionals across a spectrum of varied programs and departments. She is an adjunct professor for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Rowan College at Burlington County coaching and instructing in vascular technology since 2018. She has worked at Thomas Jefferson for Neuroscience for a number of years, moving on to The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania working in the Echo and Vascular Departments. She is currently working as a vascular specialist and is a guiding force and an inspiration to her students and colleagues. Outside the classroom and healthcare environment she lives in South Jersey with her loving and supportive family.
WHAT IS TCD?
TCD, known as Transcranial Doppler, is a non-invasive ultrasound that measures velocity changes within the blood vessels of the brain.
TCD, known as Transcranial Doppler, is a non-invasive ultrasound that measures velocity changes within the blood vessels of the brain.
TCD testing is typically used to assist a treatment team for the following reasons:
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
Sickle cell anemia
PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale)
Intracranial Pressure concerns (ICP)
Brain Death Protocol
TCDs are user dependent. The technologist needs to have training that can enable them to be proficient, have strong technical skills and be confident with their test results. This is a specialized technical skill that NeuroTA can assist with training and ensure that your staff are confident in their abilities.