Handheld echocardiography in patients with cardiovascular disease: to use or not to use, that is the question

Autor: Eric, Wierda, Berto J, Bouma, Renee B A, van den Brink
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Netherlands Heart Journal. 31:47-51
ISSN: 1876-6250
1568-5888
DOI: 10.1007/s12471-022-01741-4
Popis: The physical examination is one of the most important diagnostic tools for physicians. Traditionally, a physical examination consists of inspection (looking), palpation (feeling), percussion (reflection of sound) and auscultation (listening). Handheld echography devices could become the new fifth element of a physical examination. The use of handheld echocardiography has recently increased because the devices have become smaller, easier to handle and more affordable. Handheld echocardiography is used by many specialists involved in acute cardiovascular care. In this narrative review we give a summary of the diagnostic accuracy and limitations of cardiovascular physical examination combined with handheld echocardiography. In patients with cardiovascular disease, adding handheld echocardiography to physical examination increases the sensitivity for detecting valvular heart disease (71% vs 46%) and left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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