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Aortic Regurgitation - Regurgitacion Aortica

      The echo lady; Lorena De Vanna, is a cardiac and respiratory physiologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela. She currently holds British Society of Echocardiography accreditation..

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My echo checklist in venoarterial ECMO patients

Abstract Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential tool for the management of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Its ease of access makes it ideally suited for routine daily bedside assessments, which..

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Transoesophageal echocardiography in cardiac arrest: From the emergency department to the intensive care unit

Abstract Cardiac arrest is a hyper-acute condition with a high mortality that requires rapid diagnostics and treatment. As such, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become a valuable tool in the assessment..

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Echocardiogram by apical‑subcostal protocol in prone position during invasive mechanical ventilation in cardiovascular intensive care unit

Abstract Aims To evaluate the feasibility of a transthoracic echocardiogram using an apical‑subcostal protocol in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and prone position. Methods Prospective study of adults who required a..

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Using echocardiography to predict fluid‑responsiveness and manage the need for fluids

Abstract Management of fluids has progressively moved towarda more dynamic and functional approach based on theprediction of fluid responsiveness (FR), to improve effi-cacy and benefits and limit detrimental effects of..

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Estenosis Aórtica - Aortic stenosis

Principles of the Aortic Stenosis     Principios basicos de la estenosis aortica   Echocardiographic assessment of aortic stenosis Evaluacion ecocardiografica de la estenosis aortica    AORTIC STENOSIS (Echocardiographic assessment)..

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Head-to-toe bedside ultrasound for adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Bedside ultrasound represents a well-suited diagnostic and monitoring tool for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) who may be too unstable for transport to other hospital areas for diagnostic..

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How I use ultrasound in cardiac arrest

Abstract Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines recommend a standardized approach to manage cardiac arrest, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and administration of drugs such as epinephrine [1]. Ultrasound (US)..

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Ecocardiograma: Conjunto minimo de datos - Echocardiogram: Minimum dataset

Voy a mostrar cual es el conjunto de datos minimo que deber obtener cuando realizas un ecocardiograma. En esta primera parte nos enfocaremos en la vista eje largo paraesternal izquierdo...

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Agitated Saline Contrast Injection in Patients with Severe Hypoxemia

Abstract The use of agitated saline contrast (ASC) during echocardiographic examinations is a well-established practice, most commonly performed to identify atrial septal abnormalities in the context of stroke. In the..

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Parameters associated with successful weaning of veno‑arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review

Abstract Purpose: Veno‑arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to restore organ perfusionin patients with cardiogenic shock until native heart recovery occurs. It may be challenging, however, to..

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EchoGuide™

NOW AVAILABLE! Download ASE’s EchoGuideTM today and gain access to a powerful echocardiography calculator and algorithm app. EchoGuideTM provides access to over 50 calculators, algorithms, and charts based on key ASE guidelines..

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Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation: A JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging Expert Panel Viewpoint

Abstract Functional or secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Mechanistically, secondary MR is attributable to an imbalance between mitral leaflet tethering and closure forces,..

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Unloading the left ventricle in venoarterial extracorporeal life support: The urgent need of speaking the same language!

Abstract We have read the review article entitled “Controversies in ECMO: Immediate versus Watchful Waiting for VA-ECMO Venting” by Cavayas and colleagues, published in the Special Issue of Invited Presentations:..

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How to perform focused transoesophageal echocardiography during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Abstract Focused cardiac ultrasound is an important aspect of the comprehensive management of patients with cardiac arrest, especially in patients selected for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). It guides physician during..

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Curso de Ecocardiografía Perioperatoria - Cirugia cardiovascular

Vídeo con el curso completo del Curso de Ecocardiografía Perioperatoria bajo la dirección de Miguel Ángel García Fernández, Javier Hortal Iglesias y Carolina Cabrera Schulmeyer. La mesa 1 está moderada..

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Clinical and echocardiographic predictors of the anterior mitral leaflet repair failure

Abstract Background Anterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair is a highly effective procedure, but despite excellent operative results still has an inferior long-term durability when compared to posterior leaflet repair. Methods..

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STRUCTURES heart (all views)

Parasternal long axis view     Eje largo paraesternal izquierdo     Parasternal short axis view Eje corto paraesternal izquierdo Great vessels view Grandes Vasos RV inflow and outflow view..

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Doença de Kawasaki

Na doença de Kawasaki temos uma espécie de inflamação nos pequenos e médios vasos do corpo da criança. Foi descrita pela primeira vez no Japão, em 1962, pelo Dr. Tomisaku..

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Echocardiography in Anderson-Fabry Disease

Abstract Echocardiography is the most common diagnostic tool to screen for Fabry cardiomyopathy as it is fast, non-invasive, low-cost, widely available, easily applicable and reproducible. Echocardiography is the first-line investigation,..

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Bicuspid Aortic Valve with Rafe

Pierluigi Incarnato,  TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)        

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How to measure the EPSS? (Systolic function) - Como medir la Distancia Mitro Septal (Función sistólica)

En este video les voy a mostrar como medir la distancia mitro septal para evaluar la funcion sistolica.   In this video I am going to show you how to..

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Deformación miocárdica - Presentación.

Deformación miocárdica  The echo lady; Lorena De Vanna, is a cardiac and respiratory physiologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela. She currently holds British Society of Echocardiography accreditation and..

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Duplo arco aortico - Double aortic arch

Essa é mais uma sequência de postagem de malformação do coração relacionada com o trajeto do arco aórtico, alterações que chamamos de anel vascular. - Esse vídeo foi elaborado para..

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Type A aortic dissection

Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends..

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Arco aortico a direita - Aortic arch on the right

Nesse vídeo podemos observar que temos 2 grandes vasos que saem do coração, são as artérias pulmonar e aorta. Artéria pulmonar envia sangue para o pulmão realizar a troca gasosa..

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