Cardiac Ultrasound for the Nephrologist: Know Thy Heart to Know Thy Kidneys.

ABSTRACT: Kidney disease patients have a high prevalence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It can be challenging to adequately assess their cardiovascular status based on physical examination alone. Cardiac ultrasound has proven to be a powerful tool to accomplish this objective and is increasingly being adopted by noncardiologists to augment their skills and expedite clinical decision-making. With the advent of inexpensive and portable ultrasound equipment, simplified protocols, and focused training, it is becoming easier to master basic cardiac ultrasound techniques. After a short course of training in focused cardiac ultrasound, nephrologists can quickly and reliably assess ventricular size and function, detect clinically relevant pericardial effusion and volume status in their patients.

SUBMITTER: Goyal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8675608 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature