ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

This study tested whether a simple bedside heart ultrasound measurement, called the S' wave, can help emergency doctors quickly identify acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina) in patients with chest pain. Researchers enrolled 66 adults who came to the ER with c…

This study tested whether a special MRI technique called 4D flow can accurately measure blood pressure in the lungs of people with pulmonary hypertension. 28 patients had both the MRI and the standard invasive catheterization to compare results. If the MRI proves reliable, it cou…

This completed study looked at 172 patients who received either a new-generation biological aortic valve or a traditional one during heart surgery. Researchers tracked survival and valve function over five years to see how the newer valves compare. The goal is to provide real-wor…

This study tested whether a non-invasive heart ultrasound (echocardiography) can predict if a patient on a breathing machine will have worse breathing after receiving extra fluids. The study included 87 ICU adults who needed fluids for low blood pressure. The goal was to see if t…

This study looked at how the right side of the heart works before and after lung removal surgery. Thirty-three adults had heart ultrasounds one day before surgery and again two days after. The goal was to see changes in heart function and blood pressure in the lungs.

This study looked at how often cardiac amyloidosis occurs in older Tunisian patients with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers used heart scans and imaging to find cases and identify early warning signs. The goal is to make diagnosis easier and faster for this seriou…

This study looked at 440 ICU patients with septic shock to see how their heart's pumping and relaxation abilities affected survival. Researchers measured heart function using ultrasound and tracked fluid balance. The goal was to better understand which heart problems are linked t…

This study looked at how giving IV fluids during a C-section affects heart function in women with preeclampsia. Researchers used ultrasound to measure heart output in 34 women. The goal was to better understand how to manage fluids safely in these patients.

This study compared two ultrasound-based methods—USCOM and echocardiography—for measuring heart function in 57 children aged 6 months to 15 years during general anesthesia. The goal was to see if the simpler USCOM device could reliably replace standard echocardiography. Researche…

This study tested a new automatic tool on a pocket ultrasound device to measure how well the heart pumps blood (left ventricle ejection fraction). Researchers compared its results to those from heart MRI, the gold standard, in 60 adults with shortness of breath, low blood pressur…

This study looked at 50 adults with septic shock to see how a sensitive heart ultrasound technique, called strain echocardiography, can track heart function changes. The goal was to understand if these measurements can help predict patient outcomes. The research did not test a tr…

This study looked at whether doing an early heart ultrasound (echocardiography) in the emergency department helps doctors manage sepsis or septic shock better. 312 adults with sepsis were randomly assigned to either get the ultrasound plus a treatment guide, or standard care. The…