Accuracy of Point-of-Care B-Line Lung Ultrasound in Comparison to NT-ProBNP for Screening Acute Heart Failure

Accuracy of Point-of-Care B-Line Lung Ultrasound in Comparison to NT-ProBNP for Screening Acute Heart Failure

Abstract Aim: The objective of this pilot study was to determine the accuracy of point-of-care B-line lung ultrasound in comparison to NT Pro-BNP for screening acute heart failure. Materials and Methods: An 8-zone lung ultrasound was performed by experienced sonographers in patients presenting with...

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Published in:Ultrasound international open Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. E90 - E92
Main Authors: Glöckner, E., Christ, M., Geier, F., Otte, P., Thiem, U., Neubauer, S., Kohfeldt, V., Singler, K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Stuttgart · New York Georg Thieme Verlag KG 01-09-2016
Subjects:
chest ultrasound
emergency care
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thoracic ultrasound
thorax
thoracic ultrasound
chest ultrasound
thorax
emergency care
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Summary:Abstract Aim: The objective of this pilot study was to determine the accuracy of point-of-care B-line lung ultrasound in comparison to NT Pro-BNP for screening acute heart failure. Materials and Methods: An 8-zone lung ultrasound was performed by experienced sonographers in patients presenting with acute dyspnea in the ED. AHF was determined as the final diagnosis by 2 independent reviewers. Results: Contrary to prior studies, B-line ultrasound in our study was highly specific, but moderately sensitive for identifying patients with AHF. There was a strong association between elevated NT-proBNP levels and an increased number of B-lines. Conclusion: In conclusion, point-of-care lung ultrasound is a helpful tool for ruling in or ruling out important differential diagnoses in ED patients with acute dyspnea.
ISSN:2509-596X
2199-7152
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-108343