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New Philips Mini TEE Ultrasound Transducer Helps Improve Cardiac Care for More Patients

DAIC

Cardiovascular ultrasound has played a key role in the evolution of early diagnosis of structural heart disease, led by a technology pioneered by Philips: the ‘transesophageal echocardiography’ (TEE) ultrasound transducer. TEE helps cardiologists by providing highly detailed images of the heart and its internal structures.

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Early diaphragm dysfunction assessed by ultrasonography after cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

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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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. CASE CONTINUED She was admitted to the ICU. (And of course Ken's comments at the bottom) An elderly obese woman with cardiomyopathy, Left bundle branch block, and chronic hypercapnea presented hypoxic with altered mental status. She was intubated.

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GE HealthCare to Spotlight Industry-Leading AI-Enabled Portfolio and Digital Solutions at HIMSS 2024

DAIC

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. "At GE HealthCare, we understand the critical challenges healthcare providers face, from staffing shortages to complex workflows.

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Abstract Sa304: Breaking New Ground in Prehospital Medicine: The Impact of Prehospital ECPR in Japan - A 14-Patient Case Study

Circulation

Cannulation is performed in a mobile ICU under mechanical CPR, with ultrasound-guided cannulation as the first choice. Cannulation was performed percutaneously under ultrasound guidance, with an average cannulation time of 9.5 Additionally, witness presence, bystander CPR, and blood gas analysis are considered.

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Abstract 4145631: A Rare Case of Sequential Impella Mechanical Failures due to Infective Endocarditis Vegetations

Circulation

Once stabilized, intravascular ultrasound showed significant thrombus and plaque in the LAD. While preparing for transport to the cardiac ICU, the Impella device malfunctioned, and function could not be restored. This was treated with a drug-eluting stent, but TIMI 3 flow was not achieved.

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A Child with Blunt Trauma

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Course : A CT of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis showed no other unanticipated injuries and she was admitted to the ICU. Hemodynamic instability in trauma is usually due to bleeding, but if ultrasound shows poor contractility, then this may be due to cardiac contusion.