Simple echocardiographic scoring in screening aortic stenosis with focused cardiac ultrasonography in the emergency department.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2020.12.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND No established methodology exists for diagnosis of aortic stenosis (AS) using focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS). We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of our developed visual AS score for screening AS in an emergency department. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: visual score; aortic stenosis; emergency; focused cardiac ... See more keywords
Consensus Document of the SEMI, semFYC, SEN, and SEC on Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Spain.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2018.05.039
Abstract: This document summarizes the concept of focused cardiac ultrasound, the basic technical aspects related to this technique, and its diagnostic objectives. It also defines training requisites in focused cardiac ultrasound. This consensus document has been… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; consensus document; spanish society; focused cardiac ... See more keywords
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound after return of spontaneous circulation in cardiac-arrest patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2019.06.282
Abstract: BACKGROUND Guidelines emphasize the clinician to consider the use of ultrasound to determine the cause of cardiac arrest. In this study we aimed to investigate how Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FOCUS) shortly after return of spontaneously… read more here.
Keywords: focus performed; arrest patients; cardiac arrest; arrest ... See more keywords
Perioperative applications of focused cardiac ultrasound
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DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000371
Abstract: Over the past decade, transthoracic cardiac ultrasound as a bedside assessment tool has seen tremendous growth; it is unparalleled in value as a diagnostic modality that is portable and low in cost and risk to… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac ultrasound; anesthesiology; ultrasound; perioperative applications ... See more keywords
The Impact of Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Performed by Pediatric Intensivists
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001885
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objectives Focused cardiac ultrasound is an echocardiographic method used by medical intensivists for fast and reliable hemodynamic assessment. Prospective studies and guidelines have defined its role in… read more here.
Keywords: care; cardiac ultrasound; focused cardiac; performed pediatric ... See more keywords
The effects of preoperative focused cardiac ultrasound in high‐risk patients: A randomised controlled trial (PREOPFOCUS)
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.14134
Abstract: Surgery is the third most common cause of mortality worldwide. Focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) yields information on cardiac status and discloses the presence of unknown pathology. Preoperative FOCUS changes patient treatment, allowing for a patient‐tailored… read more here.
Keywords: preoperative focused; cardiac ultrasound; high risk; effects preoperative ... See more keywords
A one‐day focused cardiac ultrasound training has a limited impact on residents’ abilities to visually assess right ventricular dimensions and function
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.15461
Abstract: Focused cardiac ultrasound (FCU) is a helpful tool to rapidly identify right ventricular (RV) causes of hemodynamic instability and facilitate the initiation of therapy. The clinical value of existing course models often remains unclear. This… read more here.
Keywords: one day; focused cardiac; right ventricular; cardiac ultrasound ... See more keywords
Focused cardiac ultrasound examination in the emergency and critical care horse: Training for non‐specialist veterinarians and evaluation of proficiency
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DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16446
Abstract: Abstract Background Focused cardiac ultrasound examination (FoCUS) is rapidly emerging for point‐of‐care cardiac assessment using hand‐carried ultrasound (HCU) devices. A specific FoCUS protocol for horses and adequate training guidelines currently are not available. Hypothesis To… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac ultrasound; training; pathology; course ... See more keywords
Postpartum Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosed by Focused Cardiac Ultrasound and Treated With Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000909
Abstract: We present the case of a primigravid patient, who developed cardiogenic shock during the early postpartum period in the setting of retained placenta, uterine atony, and hemorrhage. Focused cardiac ultrasound played a central role in… read more here.
Keywords: venoarterial extracorporeal; cardiogenic shock; cardiac ultrasound; focused cardiac ... See more keywords
Feasibility of focused cardiac ultrasound training for non-cardiologists in a resource-limited setting using a handheld ultrasound machine.
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DOI: 10.5830/cvja-2022-057
Abstract: BACKGROUND Heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Access to diagnostic modalities is limited in these settings. Limited echocardiographic studies performed by non-cardiologists can increase access,… read more here.
Keywords: using handheld; cardiac ultrasound; feasibility focused; resource limited ... See more keywords
Accuracy of Focused Cardiac Ultrasonography
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DOI: 10.7326/l19-0619
Abstract: TO THE EDITOR: Marbach and colleagues' review (1) and Flint and Siegel's editorial (2) note that the use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), including focused cardiac ultrasonography, has rapidly expanded in recent years and is of… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; cardiac ultrasonography; accuracy; focused cardiac ... See more keywords