Echocardiogram


Indications

Diagnosis of Cardiogenic Shock (see Cardiogenic Shock, [[Cardiogenic Shock]])

Clinical Features

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension (see Pulmonary Hypertension, [[Pulmonary Hypertension]])

Diagnosis of Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Pump Thrombosis (see Ventricular Assist Device, [[Ventricular Assist Device]])

Evaluation of Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (see Acute Pulmonary Embolism, [[Acute Pulmonary Embolism]])

Clinical Features

Evaluation of Hypovolemic Shock (see Hypovolemic Shock, [[Hypovolemic Shock]])

Clinical Features

Evaluation for Pericardial Tamponade (see Tamponade, [[Tamponade]])

Clinical Features

Evaluation of Volume Status in Septic Shock (see Sepsis, [[Sepsis]])


Technique

Background-Normal Echocardiogram

Assessment of RV Size

Assessment of RV Wall Thickness

Assessment of Septal Kinetics

Assessment of RV Systolic Function

Estimation of Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure

Assessment of Preload Sensitivity


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