Handheld Echocardiography in a Clinical Practice Scenario: Concordances Compared to Standard Echocardiographic Reports

Blume, Gustavo Gavazzoni; Lechinewski, Luka David; Vieira, Isabela Pedroza; Clausell, Nadine Oliveira; Bertinato, Giovana Paludo; Machado-Júnior, Paulo André Bispo; Berro, Pedro Goulart; Moura, Lídia Zytynski; Tsang, Teresa S.M.

doi:10.4250/jcvi.2020.0241

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“…Ultrasound is a complex imaging modality, and image capturing and image interpretation require training [18,19], but there are still no standardized approaches regarding the content of training programs, their duration, or required trainer qualifications [20]. Considering that ultrasound examinations are user-dependent, the results reported in the scientific literature support the accuracy in measurements and lower image quality when compared to conventional US cardiac examinations [21][22][23].…”

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Efficacy of Handheld Ultrasound in Medical Education: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis

Haji-Hassan,

Capraș,

Bolboacă

2023

Diagnostics

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Miniaturization has made ultrasound (US) technology ultraportable and, in association with their relatively low cost, made handheld devices attractive for medical education training programs. However, performing an ultrasound requires complex skills, and it is unclear whether handheld devices are suitable for the training of novices. Our study aimed to identify to what extent handheld US devices can be employed in medical undergraduates’ and residents’ education. We selected studies that evaluate the results obtained by students and/or residents who have participated in ultrasound training programs using handheld devices. The studies were included if they reported post-test (pre-test optional) achievements or a comparison with a control group (a group of experts or novices who underwent a different intervention). Twenty-six studies were selected, and their characteristics were summarized. Handheld ultrasound devices were used in training programs to learn echocardiography, abdominal, and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound. Statistically significant progress was noted in the ability of naïve participants to capture and interpret ultrasound images, but training duration influenced the outcomes. While ultrasound training using handheld devices has proven to be feasible for various body regions and purposes (e.g., better understanding of anatomy, clinical applications, etc.), the long-term impacts of handheld education interventions must be considered in addition to the short-term results to outline guidelines for targeted educational needs.

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Efficacy of Handheld Ultrasound in Medical Education: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis

Haji-Hassan,

Capraș,

Bolboacă

2023

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Using Ultrasound to Observe Intraluminal Emboli and Hemodynamic Changes during Surgery: Current Situation and Future Prospects

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Handheld Echocardiography Measurements Concordance and Findings Agreement: An Exploratory Study

Haji-Hassan

Duțu²,

Bolboacă

2023

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The professional association has already developed guidelines on the appropriate use of handheld ultrasound devices, especially in an emergency setting. Handheld ultrasound devices are seen as the ‘stethoscope of the future’ to assist in physical examination. Our exploratory study evaluated whether the measurements of cardiovascular structures and the agreement in identifying aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve pathology made by a resident with a handheld device (HH, Kosmos Torso-One) reach the results reported by an experienced examiner who used a high-end device (STD). Patients referred for cardiology examination in a single center from June to August 2022 were eligible for the study. Patients who agreed to participate underwent two heart ultrasound examinations scanned by the same two operators. A cardiology resident performed the first examination with a HH ultrasound device, and an experienced examiner performed the second examination with an STD device. Forty-three consecutive patients were eligible, and forty-two were included in the study. One obese patient was excluded because none of the examiners succeeded in performing the heart examination. The measurements obtained with HH were generally higher than those obtained with STD, with the highest mean difference of 0.4 mm, but without significant differences (all 95% confidence intervals of the differences contain the value of 0). For valvular disease, the lowest agreement was observed for mitral valve regurgitation (26/42, with a Kappa concordance coefficient of 0.5321), which was missed in almost half of the patients with mild regurgitation and underestimated in half of the patients with moderate mitral regurgitation. The measurements performed by the resident with the handheld Kosmos Torso-One device showed high concordance with those conducted by the experienced examiner with a larger high-end ultrasound device. The learning curve of the resident could explain the limited performance in identifying valvular pathologies between examiners.

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Handheld Echocardiography in a Clinical Practice Scenario: Concordances Compared to Standard Echocardiographic Reports

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Efficacy of Handheld Ultrasound in Medical Education: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis

Efficacy of Handheld Ultrasound in Medical Education: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis

Using Ultrasound to Observe Intraluminal Emboli and Hemodynamic Changes during Surgery: Current Situation and Future Prospects

Handheld Echocardiography Measurements Concordance and Findings Agreement: An Exploratory Study

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