Author:
Matthews Sajith,Levy Phillip D.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) with real-time volumetric imaging can be a vital modality in clinical practice. Despite its potential, it remains underutilized in the acute care setting.
Case presentation
We present two cases describing the use of 3DE in the emergency department (ED) for acute heart failure (AHF) and discuss the potential benefits of routine use in acute care settings.
Conclusions
Three-dimensional echocardiography offers unique information as it relates to cardiac structure and function, and can be valuable for diagnosis and clinical decision-making in the ED.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Radiological and Ultrasound Technology