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The Year in Perioperative Echocardiography: Selected Highlights from 2024
Swapnil Khoche1, Sophia Poorsattar2, Perin Kothari3
1Department of Anesthesiology, UCSD Medical Center - Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, La Jolla, CA.
Insights
This review covers key research in perioperative echocardiography, focusing on diagnosis and treatment for cardiothoracic surgery patients. It highlights advancements in applying echocardiography in anesthesia and cardiac care.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Echocardiography
Background:
- The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia continues its annual review series.
- This installment focuses on perioperative echocardiography research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize significant research findings in perioperative echocardiography over the past year.
- To highlight advancements relevant to cardiothoracic surgery and general anesthesia.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent peer-reviewed research articles.
- Focus on studies concerning perioperative echocardiography applications.
- Inclusion of research on diagnosis and treatment in cardiac surgery patients.
Main Results:
- Identification of key research trends and discoveries in the field.
- Emphasis on the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of echocardiography.
- Coverage of both specialized cardiothoracic and general perioperative uses.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative echocardiography remains a critical tool in cardiothoracic anesthesia.
- Ongoing research continues to refine its diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
- The field shows consistent progress, impacting patient care in cardiac surgery and beyond.
Abstract:
This article is the ninth of an annual series reviewing the research highlights of the year pertaining to the subspecialty of perioperative echocardiography for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. The authors thank the editor-in-chief, Dr. Kaplan, and the editorial board for the opportunity to continue this series. In most cases, these will be research articles that are targeted at the perioperative echocardiography diagnosis and treatment of patients after cardiothoracic surgery; but in some cases, these articles will target the use of perioperative echocardiography in general.
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