Publications by authors named "Francesco Sabatella"
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac arrest (CA) is a critical condition, and survivors often experience post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS), making echocardiograms essential for evaluating their condition.
- The study reviews existing literature to highlight the significance of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms during and after cardiac arrest.
- The conclusion emphasizes that these echocardiogram techniques play crucial roles in diagnosing and predicting outcomes for patients during the CA phase and beyond.
SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2) rapidly spread worldwide as COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019), causing a costly and deadly pandemic. Different pulmonary manifestations represent this syndrome's most common clinical manifestations, together with the cardiovascular complications frequently observed in these patients. Ultrasound (US) evaluations of the lungs, heart, and lower limbs may be helpful in the diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis of patients with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Incremental Role of Multiorgan Point-of-Care Ultrasounds in the Emergency Setting.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a quick ultrasound exam conducted by healthcare providers to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- POCUS is primarily utilized in emergency departments to swiftly identify severe health issues, expanding beyond initial cardiovascular and respiratory assessments to areas like trauma and abdominal issues.
- The review focuses on the various applications of POCUS in emergencies, including its role in managing conditions like deep-vein thrombosis and heart failure.
Transcranial Doppler ultrasound: Clinical applications from neurological to cardiological setting.
J Clin Ultrasound
October 2022
Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography is a rapid, noninvasive, real-time, and low-cost imaging technique. It is performed with a low-frequency (2 MHz) probe in order to evaluate the cerebral blood flow (CBF) and its pathological alterations, through specific acoustic windows. In the recent years, TCD use has been expanded across many clinical settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 Myocarditis: Prognostic Role of Bedside Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography and Association with Total Scar Burden.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
May 2022
SARS-CoV2 infection, responsible for the COVID-19 disease, can determine cardiac as well as respiratory injury. In COVID patients, viral myocarditis can represent an important cause of myocardial damage. Clinical presentation of myocarditis is heterogeneous.
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