Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information
The availability of miniaturized ultrasound machines has changed our approach to many cardiovascular diseases. Handheld ultrasound imaging can be performed at the bedside, it is easy to use, and the information provided, although limited, is of unquestionable importance for a quick diagnosis that le...
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| description | The availability of miniaturized ultrasound machines has changed our approach to many cardiovascular diseases. Handheld ultrasound imaging can be performed at the bedside, it is easy to use, and the information provided, although limited, is of unquestionable importance for a quick diagnosis that leads to early treatment. They have unique characteristics: Low cost, wide availability, safety, accuracy, and can be used in different clinical scenarios and by operators with different backgrounds. Image acquisition and interpretation is rapid and provides, in each situation, useful information for diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical and therapeutic management. This review focuses on the use of handheld ultrasound devices, describes differences with other equipment, their limitations, and the numerous advantages derived from their use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e3d8eae060d5439db7e704a2a38aa5822023-09-03T03:45:11ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X2019-07-0155842310.3390/medicina55080423medicina55080423Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and InformationKetty Savino0Giuseppe Ambrosio1Cardiology University of Perugia, 06156 Perugia, ItalyCardiology University of Perugia, 06156 Perugia, ItalyThe availability of miniaturized ultrasound machines has changed our approach to many cardiovascular diseases. Handheld ultrasound imaging can be performed at the bedside, it is easy to use, and the information provided, although limited, is of unquestionable importance for a quick diagnosis that leads to early treatment. They have unique characteristics: Low cost, wide availability, safety, accuracy, and can be used in different clinical scenarios and by operators with different backgrounds. Image acquisition and interpretation is rapid and provides, in each situation, useful information for diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical and therapeutic management. This review focuses on the use of handheld ultrasound devices, describes differences with other equipment, their limitations, and the numerous advantages derived from their use.https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/8/423handheld ultrasound devicesdiagnostic imagingechocardiographyultrasonographypoint-of-care testingfocused echographyechoscopy |
| spellingShingle | Ketty Savino Giuseppe Ambrosio Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information Medicina handheld ultrasound devices diagnostic imaging echocardiography ultrasonography point-of-care testing focused echography echoscopy |
| title | Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information |
| title_full | Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information |
| title_fullStr | Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information |
| title_full_unstemmed | Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information |
| title_short | Handheld Ultrasound and Focused Cardiovascular Echography: Use and Information |
| title_sort | handheld ultrasound and focused cardiovascular echography use and information |
| topic | handheld ultrasound devices diagnostic imaging echocardiography ultrasonography point-of-care testing focused echography echoscopy |
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