Point-of-Care Echocardiography: A Useful Tool for Assessing Complex Arrhythmias in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Vázquez, José Luís; Márquez, Corina I.; Garrido‐Lestache, Elvira; Coca, A.; Sánchez, Inmaculada

doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2020.08.014

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“…Heart failure has also increased in prevalence in recent years; an estimated 64.3 million people are living with heart failure worldwide; in developed countries, the prevalence of heart failure is 1% to 2% in the adult population [ 41 ]. The finding of a congested inferior vena cava would suggest this diagnosis [ 42 ]. For acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), it is necessary to use a method with high diagnostic accuracy.…”

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“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the heart's most common type of irregular heart rhythm [ 46 ]. POCUS has been studied as the initial approach to arrhythmias in pediatrics, as it is less invasive and costly than other methods, but this use requires the training of healthcare providers and is still in debate [ 42 ]. However, its usefulness in different arrhythmias needs to be further studied to conclude, so it represents an important area for further research.…”

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Calderon Martinez,

Diarte,

Othon Martinez

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an indispensable diagnostic tool in cardiology, particularly within the emergency department. This narrative synthesis provides a comprehensive exploration of POCUS applications in cardiovascular diseases, elucidating its multifaceted roles and addressing challenges. The review delves into the technical attributes of POCUS, emphasizing its non-invasive nature, radiation-free qualities, and suitability for non-radiologists. It navigates through educational strategies, stressing the importance of structured programs for the seamless integration of POCUS into clinical practice. Highlighting its efficacy, the synthesis discusses POCUS applications in various scenarios such as dyspnea, chest pain, cardiac arrest, aortic dissection, pericardial effusion, and pulmonary embolism. Beyond acute care, the review explores the role of POCUS in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on chronic and acute heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and more. Acknowledging operator-dependent challenges and the need for continuous education, the review underscores the transformative potential of POCUS across diverse healthcare settings. This narrative synthesis accentuates POCUS as a valuable and versatile diagnostic tool in cardiology, offering efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Despite challenges, POCUS stands out as a transformative addition to clinical practices, poised to enhance patient outcomes and reshape the landscape of cardiovascular diagnostics.

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Calderon Martinez,

Diarte,

Othon Martinez

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…While the authors should be commended for including these primary applications, we believe that airway ultrasound should also be included in the primary scope of practice. Presumably, these three primary applications have been selected because hypotension and respiratory insufficiency are the most frequently encountered scenarios in the perioperative care [18][19][20] . Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS), lung ultrasound (LUS) and abdominal ultrasound play key roles in identifying the cause of critical illness, leading to rapid guidance of clinical management [21][22][23][24][25][26] .…”

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training for Anesthesiologists: Is it Time to Embrace and Attain Competency?

Kalagara

Manson

Townsley

2022

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

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“…2 Administration of adenosine has been employed frequently to help uncover atrial flutter waves; however, point-of-care cardiac ultrasound and examination of diastolic flow into the left ventricle can also be utilized. 2,3 In normal sinus rhythm, pulsed-wave Doppler tracing of the mitral valve leaflets illustrates two peaks in diastole; these correspond to early filling (E wave) and atrial filling (A wave). Patients with atrial flutter frequently lose their atrial “kick” and the corresponding A wave (panel A ).…”

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Echo in Atrial Flutter

Al-Qudsi¹,

Kopanczyk²

2021

Anesthesiology

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Point-of-Care Echocardiography: A Useful Tool for Assessing Complex Arrhythmias in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Cited by 5 publications

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training for Anesthesiologists: Is it Time to Embrace and Attain Competency?

Echo in Atrial Flutter

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