Echocardiography-derived septal curvature correlated with invasive hemodynamics in pediatric pulmonary hypertension
ConclusionsEchocardiography derived septal curvature is a non-invasive marker of ventricular afterload and adverse outcomes. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - August 20, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of real-time tele-ultrasound for echocardiography in resource-limited medical teams
ConclusionReal-time tele-ultrasound improved a trainee ’s echocardiography results to those of a specialist-level examination. This approach might be helpful in resource-limited medical teams where echocardiographic specialists are not readily available. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - August 4, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Light on valvular bumps
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Source: Journal of Echocardiography - August 4, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular examination using hand-held cardiac ultrasound
AbstractEchocardiography is the first-line imaging modality for assessing cardiac function and morphology. The miniaturisation of ultrasound technology has led to the development of hand-held cardiac ultrasound (HCU) devices. The increasing sophistication of available HCU devices enables clinicians to more comprehensively examine patients at the bedside. HCU can augment clinical exam findings by offering a rapid screening assessment of cardiac dysfunction in both the Emergency Department and in cardiology clinics. Possible implications of implementing HCU into clinical practice are discussed in this review paper. (Source: ...
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - August 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Assessment of organ congestion in patients with heart failure by ultrasonography
AbstractIn recent years, there has been a growing interest in assessing congestion of organs (e.g., liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines) in patients with heart failure (HF). HF involves an increased risk of mortality, thereby making it important to evaluate organ congestion. Ultrasonography is a useful tool for noninvasive and repeatable evaluation of patients with HF. Noninvasive evaluation of organ congestion can also be used to assess hemodynamics. It may further be useful for elucidating organ cross-talk in patients with HF. This review discusses the clinical implications of evaluating organ congestion by ultrasonography...
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 27, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Importance of left ventricular contraction for left atrial reservoir function
ConclusionsBoth mitral annular motion and aortic root anterior motion, which are related to ventricular contraction, are important for the LA reservoir volume recruitment. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The prevalence and characteristics of candidates for percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion using a WATCHMAN device among patients who underwent atrial fibrillation ablation in a Japanese population
ConclusionTwelve percent of patients who underwent AF ablation were potential candidates for LAAO using a WATCHMAN device in this Japanese population. It is imperative to evaluate bleeding risk when considering the indications for LAAO. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 22, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Atrioesophageal fistula following pulmonary vein isolation presenting as uncommon infective endocarditis
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Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A simple complementary approach to reduce risk of contamination with COVID-19 during transesophageal echocardiography
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Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Refractory exercise-induced severe mitral regurgitation in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Source: Journal of Echocardiography - July 1, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A practical guide to the lung ultrasound for the assessment of congestive heart failure
AbstractDyspnea is one of the major symptoms encountered in the emergency department, and lung ultrasound (LUS) is recommended for the rapid diagnosis of the underlying disease. B-lines, the “comet-tail”-like vertical lines moving with respiration, are an ultrasound finding relevant to the pulmonary congestion. They may be observed in the normal lung, but bilateral, ≥ 3 B-lines are considered pathological. B-lines with lung sliding (B profile) are a specific sign of heart fail ure, while B-lines with abolished lung sliding (B’ profile) are related with the lung diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndro...
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - June 16, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Isolated posterior mitral valve leaflet cleft with mitral regurgitation
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Source: Journal of Echocardiography - June 13, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prognostic value of 6-min walk stress echocardiography in patients with interstitial lung disease
ConclusionsIn addition to parameters of pulmonary function tests, increased PVRecho post 6MWT is a significant predictor of cardiopulmonary events in patients with ILD. A 6 MW stress echocardiography is useful in assessing the risk of adverse events in patients with ILD. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - June 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Differences in echocardiography interpretation techniques among trainees and expert readers
ConclusionsIn this single centered study we identified several unique approaches experts use to interpret TTEs which may be teachable to novices. Although limited in generalizability the findings of this study suggests that a more systematic approach to TTE interpretation, using techniques found in experts, might be of significant value for trainees. Further study is needed to evaluate teaching practices at other institutions and to assess whether implementation of these techniques by novices improves can improve their diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of reading at an earlier stage in their training. (Source: Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - May 29, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Evolution of echocardiography in adult congenital heart disease: from pulsed-wave Doppler to fusion imaging
AbstractThe number of patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) has been dramatically increasing and adults with congenital heart disease now outnumber children with congenital heart disease. However, patients with ACHD are still at increased risk of morbidity and mortality due to residua and sequelae. Although echocardiography is an indispensable imaging modality in the comprehensive assessment of ACHD, accurate echocardiographic assessment of ACHD is challenging especially for physicians or sonographers who are not familiar with ACHD because of its complex morphology, physiology, and hemodynamics. A recently de...
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - May 28, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
