The Year in Perioperative Echocardiography: Selected Highlights from 2023

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Anesthesiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Perioperative echocardiography is crucial for managing patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery.
• Annual reviews are essential for staying abreast of research advancements in this subspecialty.
• The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia serves as a key platform for disseminating this research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize significant research findings in perioperative echocardiography over the past year.
• To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of echocardiography in cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• To provide an overview of broader applications of perioperative echocardiography.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of research articles published within the last year.
• Focus on studies related to perioperative echocardiography.
• Inclusion of articles on both specialized cardiothoracic applications and general perioperative uses.

Main Results:

• Identification of key research trends and breakthroughs in perioperative echocardiography.
• Summarization of new diagnostic and treatment strategies.
• Discussion of the evolving role of echocardiography in patient care.

Conclusions:

• Perioperative echocardiography continues to be a rapidly advancing field.
• Research highlights underscore its importance in cardiothoracic surgery and beyond.
• This review provides valuable insights for clinicians and researchers in anesthesiology and cardiology.