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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Hemodynamic instability presents diagnostic challenges in critical care.
    • Focused cardiac ultrasound, including TTE and TOE, is increasingly utilized.
    • International evidence-based recommendations guide its application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a structured approach for the combined use of TTE and TOE.
    • To enhance diagnostic capabilities in hemodynamically unstable patients.
    • To integrate focused cardiac ultrasound into clinical decision-making.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing international evidence-based recommendations.
    • Development of a complementary application strategy for TTE and TOE.
    • Emphasis on problem-oriented, question-driven ultrasound examinations.

    Main Results:

    • A framework for complementary TTE and TOE use in unstable patients is presented.
    • The approach prioritizes answering specific clinical questions efficiently.
    • Focused cardiac ultrasound serves as a targeted diagnostic tool.

    Conclusions:

    • Complementary TTE and TOE can effectively address clinical questions in unstable patients.
    • This approach optimizes the utility of focused cardiac ultrasound.
    • It complements, rather than replaces, comprehensive cardiological evaluations.