Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We sought to investigate the predictive value of B-lines measured by lung ultrasound (LUS) on the risk of weaning failure from mechanical ventilation (MV) and in-hospital outcomes. Introduction There have been few studies on predictors of weaning failure from MV in patients with heart failure (HF). for the primary outcome.

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Cassling

JULY 14, 2023

Each year, Cassling is honored to connect diagnostic imaging teams with free resources to celebrate their sonographers during Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. One piece of feedback we consistently receive is that hospital and health system leaders want even more opportunities to recognize the important work of their teams.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

a digital health company transforming care through the power of portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and intuitive software, announced today the commercial launch of its third-generation handheld point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system, Butterfly iQ3 , which received FDA clearance last month. The next-generation P4.3

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Open Heart

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Intracoronary imaging, including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT), has been shown to improve outcomes for patients following PCI by reducing complications and the need for repeat procedures.

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Coronary Artery Disease Ultrasound Hospital Outcomes 52

Open Heart

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Objectives To investigate the reliability and agreement of hand-held ultrasound devices (HUDs) compared with conventional duplex ultrasound (HIGH) in examination for carotid stenosis in patients with suspected transitory ischaemic attack (TIA) or ischaemic stroke. Different operators performed HUD and HIGH blinded to each other.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this case report, we describe a 74-year-old male patient who was in good physical health and was admitted to our hospital with a sudden onset of fever and confusion that was complicated by hyponatremia and hypotension. Cardiac ultrasound showed significantly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF; 10%).

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Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure Ultrasound Physiology 52

Open Heart

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Objective To evaluate if inferior vena cava (IVC) and lung ultrasound (CAVAL US)-guided therapy for AHF patients reduces subclinical congestion at discharge. However, as the optimal evaluation of decongestion is not clearly defined, it is necessary to implement new tools to identify subclinical congestion to guide treatment.

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DAIC

AUGUST 27, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its first-of-a-kind, AI-powered AISAP CARDIO point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) software platform. We know that structural heart disease and heart failure are the leading causes of hospitalization and morbidity in the U.S.

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Conquering CHD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

On June 21, 2008 my mom went in for a routine ultrasound. My dad was a surgery resident at the hospital so he was able to meet her there. It had been missed on my ultrasound. I left the hospital weighing less than 5 pounds. Multiple appointments and occupational therapy kept my mom busy the first year.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

hospitals unused today.ii Our AI-enabled portfolio, including our Command Center Software Platform, Edison True PACS , and Venue Family ultrasound systems with Caption Guidance , is designed to directly address these issues. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

JUNE 13, 2024

Goar received the recognition during a special ceremony in Paris, France, along with esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Ottavio Alfieri of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy. He also played a key role in developing intravascular ultrasound, as well as the U.S.

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DAIC

JANUARY 16, 2024

Developed at Children’s National Hospital and detailed in the latest edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association , the new AI system combines the power of novel ultrasound probes with portable electronic devices installed with algorithms capable of diagnosing RHD on echocardiogram. Beginning in March, Craig Sable, M.D.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

"Discover the latest guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology for managing chronic coronary syndromes, including the strong recommendation for using u

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Objective The study aims to assess the ultrasonic features of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma (CR), track the perinatal outcome and postnatal disease progression, investigate the clinical utility of ultrasound, MRI and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) gene analysis in CR evaluation, and offer evidence for determing of fetal CR prognosis.

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Conquering CHD

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When we first learned that Austin would be admitted to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children PICU for open heart surgery at 3 weeks old, we were nervous and anxious for what was ahead. We quickly packed our bags and headed to the hospital. However, nothing would truly prepare us for what the next 53 days would bring.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (TCD) has proven to be useful in monitoring vasospasm after intracerbral hemorrhage (ICH), predicting delayed ischemic stroke (AIS) (sensitivity 91.2%, specificity 80.8%), and assessing recanalization post-thrombolysis for AIS. (91%, XX as a primary diagnosis and 88.71 respectively.

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DAIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

clinical trial,” said Dr. Genovese, MD, vascular surgeon and co-principal investigator of the THOR* trial at the Penn Advanced Limb Preservation, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The innovative feature of the Philips catheter is that both the atherectomy and lithotripsy are laser-driven.

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DAIC

APRIL 1, 2024

Sengupta, who is also Chief of Cardiology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is the lead author of a paper in The Lancet explaining which technologies are here now and which are coming soon. “It It will be important that we learn and embrace the winds of change that are imminent.”

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Technology Heart Disease Innovation Ultrasound 105

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 19, 2024

The blood culture revealed Rochebacterium caries, cardiac ultrasound detected vegetation, while brain and spleen abscesses manifested and progressively deteriorated. Discharge from the hospital was achieved upon control of the brain abscess and spleen abscess.

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Aortic valve Ultrasound Aortic Hospital 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

1.196 x STE60 in V3 in mm) + (0.059 x computerized QTc) - (0.326 x RA in V4 in mm) Third, one can do an immediate cardiac ultrasound. A bedside ultrasound was done by an emergency physician and simultaneously read by a cardiologist. greater than 23.4 is likely anterior STEMI). LV aneurysm is very different for inferior vs. anterior MI.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

ObjectiveApproximately 10%–70% of patients may develop diaphragmatic dysfunction after cardiac surgery, which may lead to delayed weaning from mechanical ventilation, increased ICU stays, postoperative hospitalization stays, and respiratory complications. However, its impact on prognosis and risk factors remain controversy.

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ECG Cases

MARCH 26, 2018

POCUS Cases is an original EM Cases video series led by Dr. Robert Simard, an Emergency Physician at North York General Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Rob always wished he had x-ray vision…but since he possesses no special powers…using Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is the next closest thing.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 25, 2025

We present the case of a 28-year-old obese Caucasian male who arrived at our hospital with significant pain and swelling in his right lower extremity. A venous Doppler ultrasound revealed an extensive right lower extremity DVT. The patient had no prior medical history or family history of DVT or cardiovascular conditions.

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Cassling

JULY 8, 2024

Time is muscle” was the impetus for the new $6 million cardiovascular suite at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The longer you take to stabilize the heart, the higher the risk of long-term damage to the patient’s heart.

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Heart Attack Heart attacks Hospital Ultrasound 98

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) mostly occurs in crowded public places outside hospitals, such as public sports facilities, airports, railway stations, subway stations, and shopping malls. Witnesses immediately gave continuous chest compressions and artificial respiration and called our hospital's emergency department (at 120).

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DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

For more information: www.nih.gov Related COVID Content: Special Storage and Adverse Reactions for First COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by the FDA Lung Ultrasounds Could Help Determine COVID-19 Outcome Johns Hopkins Medicine Expert Weighs Devastating Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers CT in a Box Helps Rapidly Boost Imaging Capability at COVID (..)

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ECG Cases

MAY 23, 2023

Which patients with PID require admission to hospital? What are the test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of PID and for Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome? What combination of clinical features and lab tests should trigger a presumptive diagnosis and empiric treatment of PID?

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

UC Davis Medical Center is one of the first sites nationwide to have commercial access to TriClip and is the first hospital in Western United States to utilize the system since it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. UC Davis also hosted clinical trials for the procedure in 2023.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 24, 2025

However, IVI is underutilized and is not yet established as a performance measure for quality PCI.METHODS:We examined temporal trends of IVI use for all PCIs performed at Veterans Affairs hospitals in the United States from 2010 to 2022 using retrospective observational cohorts. in 2010 to 43.1% in 2022 in 136 071 PCIs included in the study.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

He was requiring supplemental oxygen and an initial bedside cardiac ultrasound was unremarkable. Despite his large clot burden, there was absence of obstructive shock.Transthoracic Echocardiogram and bilateral duplex venous ultrasound were obtained to evaluate for right heart strain and clot burden. Cardiology was consulted.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 5, 2024

Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 121 prenatally diagnosed patients with TGA at our hospital between January 2012 and September 2022. This analysis included prenatal ultrasound, prenatal screening, clinical management and follow-up procedures.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Bedside ultrasound showed volume depletion and no pulmonary edema. CT noncon prelim consistent with pneumonia, final read pending Patient's HR 110s, respiratory effort improved, reported symptomatic improvement Later in afternoon After a brief hospital stay, the patient was discharge, still in atrial fibrillation.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 20, 2024

So the patient was admitted to the hospital with no plan for an angiogram. The Queen of Hearts now sees no OMI with low confidence: The patient did not receive an angiogram on day two of his hospitalization because the cath lab was too busy. Smith: What???!!! At 0635 the next day, a third troponin resulted at 899 ng/L.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

Given his exertional chest pain and elevated troponin, the patient was admitted to the hospital for "NSTEMI" with a plan for left heart catheterization the next day. Cardiac Ultrasound may be a surprisingly easy way to help make the diagnosis Answer: pulmonary embolism. Now another, with ultrasound. What is the Diagnosis?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What I had not told him before he made that judgement is that the patient also had ultrasound B-lines of pulmonary edema. This was what was found: She had been at a different hospital less than a week ago at which time she had an an RCA stent for an lesion that had TIMI-3 flow. What do you think?

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DAIC

APRIL 5, 2024

This is a leading event in the cardiovascular medicine calendar, which brings together specialists from around the world to discuss the latest advances, research results and clinical innovations in the field of cardiology.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The updated workflow indicates that direct imaging guidance, such as ultrasound, may be used as an alternative to fluoroscopy. "As This is the most commonly used ablation catheter in the world for RF ablation and is fully integrated with the CARTO 3 System. 1 These included one pseudoaneurysm, one PV stenosis and one hematoma.1

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