A middle-aged male patient was admitted to the hospital with left-sided chest pain. A quick handheld ultrasound scan (apical four-chamber view and short-axis view) revealed significantly reduced movement in the apex and anterior wall of the heart, suggesting ACS. Dual antiplatelet therapy followed by PCI confirmed the occlusion of the left anterior descending artery.
Discussing the advantages of using handheld ultrasound in emergency settings, Dr. Jie Zhan Wang, Head of the Emergency Department at Cixi Sixth People's Hospital, remarked, "Handheld ultrasound can be used anytime, anywhere, without spatial limitations. From powering on to completing a quick scan takes only 1-2 minutes, which is crucial in emergency situations where time is of the essence. Additionally, since mechanical damage to the heart precedes ECG changes, especially in cases of non-ST-segment elevation or atypical ECG presentations of ACS, the quick and clear results provided by handheld ultrasound give emergency physicians greater confidence."
Chest pain in adults is often caused by coronary artery disease, but determining the exact cause requires further investigation. With ultrasound imaging, the SonoEye handheld ultrasound can differentiate whether chest pain is of cardiac origin. It is particularly effective in diagnosing cardiovascular abnormalities such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, aortic dissection, pericarditis, mitral stenosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
For life-threatening chest pain syndromes like acute chest pain, SonoEye can provide critical cardiac diagnostics, offering insights into valve issues, pericardial diseases, or primary myocardial conditions. It is invaluable in evaluating patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction (before ECG confirmation), those with hemodynamic instability, and patients with significant pulmonary embolism. Comprehensive echocardiography with SonoEye can assess the extent and complications of aortic dissection, search for pericardial or pleural effusion, and measure the diameter of the aortic root.
Conditions such as mitral stenosis, left atrial tumors, left heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion or constrictive pericarditis, and severe pulmonary embolism can cause shortness of breath or dyspnea. These conditions can be effectively diagnosed using the SonoEye handheld ultrasound.
Pericardial Effusion
In cases of syncope, a range of conditions such as congenital heart disease, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Tetralogy of Fallot, complete endocardial cushion defect, single ventricle, transposition of the great arteries, coronary artery anomalies, and bicuspid aortic valve could be the cause. The SonoEye handheld ultrasound allows for timely clinical diagnosis to determine the cause of syncope.
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
SonoEye handheld ultrasound excels in diagnosing severe trauma. Its high mobility enables rapid identification of active bleeding, evaluation of ventricular contractility, and inclusion of emergency focal points as part of a quick examination. This significantly reduces the time required for diagnosing and treating traumatic cardiac and chest injuries, providing critical time-saving benefits for patients.
The SonoEye handheld ultrasound allows doctors to conduct bedside follow-ups, assess disease progression, and inform subsequent treatment plans. It can be used in pre-hospital emergency care, emergency rooms, CCUs, ICUs, and operating rooms without disrupting procedures, gaining precious time for critically ill patients.
As a high-performance portable handheld ultrasound device, the SonoEye's value in the field of ultrasound will continue to grow. It will enhance cardiac emergency care and other clinical applications, providing improved medical outcomes and better service for patients in the future.
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