Point-of-care ultrasound: Closing guideline gaps in screening for valvular heart disease

Muhammad Hammadah; Christopher Ponce; Paul Sorajja; João L. Cavalcante; Santiago Garcia; Mario Gössl

doi:10.1002/clc.23499

Point-of-care ultrasound: Closing guideline gaps in screening for valvular heart disease

Muhammad Hammadah, Christopher Ponce, Paul Sorajja, João L. Cavalcante, Santiago Garcia, Mario Gössl

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Abstract

Background: A linear increase in the number of valvular heart disease is expected due to the aging population, yet most patients with severe valvular heart disease remain undiagnosed. Hypothesis: POCUS can serve as a screening tool for valvular heart disease. Methods: We reviewed the literature to assess the strengths and limitations of POCUS in screening and diagnosing valvular heart disease. Results: POCUS is an accurate, affordable, accessible, and comprehensive tool. It has a fast learning curve and can prevent unnecessary and more expensive imaging. Challenges include training availability, lack of simplified screening protocols, and reimbursement. Large scale valvular screening data utilizing POCUS is not available. Conclusion: POCUS can serve as a screening tool and guide the management of patients with valvular heart disease. More data is needed about its efficacy and cost-effectiveness in the screening of patients with valvular heart disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1368-1375
Number of pages	8
Journal	Clinical Cardiology
Volume	43
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.23499
State	Published - Dec 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

POCUS
point of care ultrasound
screening
valvular heart disease

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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