Point-of-Care Echocardiography in Emergency and Critical Care
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 199
Special Issue Editor
Interests: minimally invasive cardiac care; heart failure; heart valve disease; echocardiography; intensive cardiac care; Marfan syndrome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Introduction template for your reference: Often referred to as Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) or Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS), emergency echocardiography allows clinicians to assess cardiac function, volume status, and structural abnormalities in real time. Unlike traditional comprehensive exams, the goal in the emergency department or intensive care unit is to answer specific clinical questions:
- Is there a pericardial effusion or tamponade?
- Are there signs of acute right ventricular strain suggesting pulmonary embolism?
- What is the etiology of undifferentiated shock?
- How is the global left ventricular systolic function?
Scope and Objectives
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research, systematic reviews, and clinical case reports that highlight:
- Technological Innovations: The impact of handheld devices and AI-integrated software on diagnostic accuracy.
- Clinical Protocols: The implementation of standardized algorithms (such as RUSH or FATE) in triage and resuscitation.
- Hemodynamic Monitoring: Using Doppler and advanced imaging to guide fluid therapy and vasopressor support.
- Training and Competency: Addressing the learning curve and quality assurance for non-cardiologists.
Bridging the Gap
As the “visual stethoscope” of the 21st century, echocardiography continues to redefine the standard of care. By bringing together experts from cardiology, emergency medicine, and anesthesiology, this collection seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of cardiac imaging in the acute setting.
Dr. Alfredo Mauriello
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pocus
- echocardiography
- intensive cardiac care
- shock
- acute coronary syndrome
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