[HTML][HTML] The point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by the handheld ultrasound devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 scenario: a review of the literature

A Martocchia, E Bentivegna, D Sergi, M Luciani… - SN Comprehensive …, 2022 - Springer
The use of portable ultrasound (US) devices is increasing, due to its accessibility, versatility,
non-invasiveness, and its significant support in the patient management, extending the …

The utility of handheld cardiac and lung ultrasound in predicting outcomes of hospitalised patients with COVID-19

Z Dadon, N Levi, A Orlev, D Belman, EA Alpert… - Canadian Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Strict isolation precautions limit formal echocardiography use in the setting of
COVID-19 infection. Information on the importance of handheld focused ultrasound for …

The quality, safety, feasibility, and interpretive accuracy of echocardiographic and lung ultrasound assessment of COVID‐19 patients using a hand‐held ultrasound

Z Dadon, N Levi, EA Alpert, A Orlev… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background The association between COVID‐19 infection and the cardiovascular system
necessitates the use of an echocardiogram in this setting. Information on the utilization …

[HTML][HTML] Bedside echocardiography to predict mortality of COVID-19 patients beyond clinical data: Data from the PROVAR-COVID study

SLG Pimentel, BR Nascimento, J Franco… - Revista da Sociedade …, 2021 - SciELO Brasil
INTRODUCTION: Cardiac involvement seems to impact prognosis of COVID-19, being more
frequent in critically ill patients. We aimed to assess the prognostic value of right ventricular …

[HTML][HTML] Handheld echocardiography in patients with cardiovascular disease: to use or not to use, that is the question

E Wierda, BJ Bouma, RBA van den Brink - Netherlands Heart Journal, 2023 - Springer
The physical examination is one of the most important diagnostic tools for physicians.
Traditionally, a physical examination consists of inspection (looking), palpation (feeling) …

Outpatient treatment of worsening heart failure with intravenous diuretics: first results from a multicentre 2‐year experience

E Wierda, W van Maarschalkerwaart… - ESC heart …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aims The aim of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of outpatient treatment of
worsening heart failure (WHF) with intravenous diuretics. Methods and results This is a …

[HTML][HTML] Integrated Assessment of Heart, Lung and Lower Extremity Veins Using Hand-Held Ultrasound Device in COVID-19 Patients: Feasibility and Clinical …

D Filipiak-Strzecka, JD Kasprzak, P Lipiec - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant shortage of medical
personnel and the prioritization of life-saving procedures on internal medicine and …

[PDF][PDF] Devices (HUDs) in the COVID‑19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature

A Martocchia, E Bentivegna, D Sergi, M Luciani… - academia.edu
The use of portable ultrasound (US) devices is increasing, due to its accessibility, versatility,
non-invasiveness, and its significant support in the patient management, extending the …

[HTML][HTML] Overview of Current International Recommendations for Echocardiography Exams During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Local Implementation in Austria

M Lichtenauer, E Prinz, C Granitz, B Wernly… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Since its first appearance in December 2019, the novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) has spread throughout the world at rapid pace …

Echocardiography at Bedside For Predicting Mortality of COVID-19 Patients Beyond Clinical Data–Data From the PROVAR-COVID Study

SLG Pimentel, BR Nascimento, J Franco, KKB Oliveira… - 2021 - researchsquare.com
Purpose Cardiac involvement seems to impact prognosis of COVID-19, being more frequent
in critically ill patients. We aimed to assess the prognostic value of right ventricular (RV) and …