Doppler-derived haemodynamics performed during admission echocardiography predict in-hospital mortality in cardiac intensive care unit patients.
Jacob Colin JentzerMeir TabiBrandon M WileyMichael J LanspaNandan S AnavekarJae K OhPublished in: European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care (2022)
Doppler-derived haemodynamic TTE parameters have a strong association with mortality in the CICU, particularly LVOT VTI <16 cm or mitral E/e' ratio >15. The incorporation of these simplified Doppler-derived haemodynamics into admission CV-POCUS facilitates early risk stratification and strengthens the clinical yield of the ultrasound exam.
Keyphrases
- intensive care unit
- left ventricular
- end stage renal disease
- blood flow
- emergency department
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- magnetic resonance imaging
- chronic kidney disease
- mitral valve
- aortic stenosis
- cardiovascular events
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- coronary artery disease
- risk factors
- mechanical ventilation
- ultrasound guided
- cardiovascular disease
- atrial fibrillation
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement