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18-03-2024 | Echocardiography | REVIEW

Challenges in Grading the Severity of Right Ventricular Dysfunction via Point-of-Care Echocardiography

Authors: Ikuyo Imayama, Travis Yamanaka, Christian Ascoli, Mayank Kansal

Published in: Current Pulmonology Reports

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review discusses the current limitations of assessing the right ventricle (RV) using Point-of-Care Ultrasound, explains the challenges in describing the complexity of the RV, and provides guidance on how to use Point-of-Care Ultrasound data in clinical practice.

Recent Findings

Assessing the RV requires assessments from multiple views and parameters due to its complex shape. Combined use of multiple ultrasound-derived measures along with clinical information from other sources is recommended. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in Point-of-Care Ultrasound and will help improve validity and consistency of measurements. Future studies are needed to examine the impact of the Point-of-Care Ultrasound exam on clinical outcomes.

Summary

Multiple challenges exist in RV assessment. Future studies and guidance are required to investigate the feasibility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in specific clinical settings, training and credentialing of examiners, and practice guidance on parameters to be used and reported.

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Title: Challenges in Grading the Severity of Right Ventricular Dysfunction via Point-of-Care Echocardiography
Authors: Ikuyo Imayama
Travis Yamanaka
Christian Ascoli
Mayank Kansal
Publication date: 18-03-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Artificial Intelligence
Published in: Current Pulmonology Reports
Electronic ISSN: 2199-2428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13665-024-00346-z

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