Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an indispensable diagnostic tool in cardiology, particularly within the emergency department. This narrative synthesis provides a comprehensive exploration of POCUS applications in cardiovascular diseases, elucidating its multifaceted roles and address...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 12; p. e51032
Main Authors: Calderon Martinez, Ernesto, Diarte, Edna, Othon Martinez, Diana, Rodriguez Reyes, Leonardo, Aguirre Cano, Daniel A, Cantu Navarro, Carolina, Ycaza Zurita, Maria G, Arriaga Escamilla, David, Choudhari, Jinal, Michel, George
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Cureus Inc 24-12-2023
Cureus
Subjects:
Accuracy
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Decision making
Dyspnea
Edema
Emergency medical care
Heart
Internal Medicine
Ischemia
Medical diagnosis
Patients
Physicians
Pneumonia
Point of care testing
Radiology
Respiratory distress syndrome
Training
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
cardiovascular assessment
pocus
point-of-care
cardiology
ultrasound
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Summary:Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an indispensable diagnostic tool in cardiology, particularly within the emergency department. This narrative synthesis provides a comprehensive exploration of POCUS applications in cardiovascular diseases, elucidating its multifaceted roles and addressing challenges. The review delves into the technical attributes of POCUS, emphasizing its non-invasive nature, radiation-free qualities, and suitability for non-radiologists. It navigates through educational strategies, stressing the importance of structured programs for the seamless integration of POCUS into clinical practice. Highlighting its efficacy, the synthesis discusses POCUS applications in various scenarios such as dyspnea, chest pain, cardiac arrest, aortic dissection, pericardial effusion, and pulmonary embolism. Beyond acute care, the review explores the role of POCUS in outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on chronic and acute heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and more. Acknowledging operator-dependent challenges and the need for continuous education, the review underscores the transformative potential of POCUS across diverse healthcare settings. This narrative synthesis accentuates POCUS as a valuable and versatile diagnostic tool in cardiology, offering efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Despite challenges, POCUS stands out as a transformative addition to clinical practices, poised to enhance patient outcomes and reshape the landscape of cardiovascular diagnostics.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51032