Background: Lingering congestion portends poor outcomes in patients with heart failure
(HF) and is a key target in their management. Studies have shown that physical exam has …

Echocardiography is the primary imaging modality for diagnosing cardiac conditions. Over
the past 2 decades, technological advancements have resulted in the emergence of …

Ultrasound (US) is a flexible imaging modality used globally as a first-line medical exam
procedure in many different clinical cases. It benefits from the continued evolution of …

ABSTRACT Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (PoCUS) aims to include a fifth pillar
(insonation) in the classical physical examination in order to obtain images to answer …

Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a limited ultrasound study performed by the
clinician at the bedside as a component or an adjunct to physical examination. POCUS has …

Background Focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) is insensitive for pulmonary embolism
(PE). Theoretically, when a clot is large enough to cause vital sign abnormalities, it is more …

Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that can be readily reversed with timely
recognition and appropriate intervention. The clinical diagnosis of cardiac tamponade …

Abstract Study Objective Ascending aortic dissection (AAD) is an uncommon, time-sensitive,
and deadly diagnosis with a nonspecific presentation. Ascending aortic dissection is …

Chest pain and acute dyspnoea are frequent causes of emergency medical services
activation. The pre-hospital management of these conditions is heterogeneous across …

Neurologists in both the inpatient and outpatient settings are increasingly using ultrasound
to diagnose and manage common neurological diseases. Advantages include cost …