Abstract
Echocardiography is essential in evaluating patients with acute and sub- acute dyspnea. Depending on the urgency and severity of patient's condition the applications of echocardiography can range from immediate point-of-care ultra- sound to assess for gross abnormalities (such as pericardial effusion) to detailed evaluation of underlying structural heart disease. We present a structured approach to evaluation of patients with acute and subacute dyspnea utilizing a wide range of echocardiographic techniques.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Echocardiography in the CCU |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 27-44 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319902784 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319902777 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 13 Jul 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dyspnea
- Heart failure
- Pericardial effusion
- Pulmonary hypertension