Accuracy of Point-of-Care B-Line Lung Ultrasound in Comparison to NT-ProBNP for Screening Acute Heart Failure
| Autor: | E. Glöckner, M. Christ, F. Geier, P. Otte, U. Thiem, S. Neubauer, V. Kohfeldt, K. Singler |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Ultrasound International Open, Vol 02, Iss 03, Pp E90-E92 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2509-596X 2199-7152 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-0042-108343 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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