Emergency department-based 3D echocardiogram use: a case series

Abstract Background Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) with real-time volumetric imaging can be a vital modality in clinical practice. Despite its potential, it remains underutilized in the acute care setting. Case presentation We present two cases describing the use of 3DE in the emergency de...

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Main Authors: Sajith Matthews, Phillip D. Levy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:The Ultrasound Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-020-00193-4
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Summary:Abstract Background Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) with real-time volumetric imaging can be a vital modality in clinical practice. Despite its potential, it remains underutilized in the acute care setting. Case presentation We present two cases describing the use of 3DE in the emergency department (ED) for acute heart failure (AHF) and discuss the potential benefits of routine use in acute care settings. Conclusions Three-dimensional echocardiography offers unique information as it relates to cardiac structure and function, and can be valuable for diagnosis and clinical decision-making in the ED.
ISSN:2524-8987