Lung ultrasound: a new approach for cardiologists
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pulmonary echography, A-lines, B-lines, cardiopulmonary echography.Abstract
Lung ultrasound is a new diagnostic technique that has impacted various medical and surgical specialties, and especially Cardiology. In this review we describe the technical aspects, the five basic ultrasound patterns that should be recognized and the main applications in the cardiac area, referred to four clinical scenarios, namely: the differential diagnosis of dyspnea; diagnosis, monitoring and quantification of lung extravascular fluid; heart failure, and acute coronary syndromes. Finally, the concept of integrated cardiopulmonary ultrasound is introduced as a new approach to cardiac pathology.
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