2D-Echo in ICU

The intensive care unit (ICU) is among the more important settings in which echocardiography plays a pivotal role. The ease of use, speed of execution, and completeness of information on heart anatomy and function that echocardiography is able to provide makes this tool the perfect diagnostic...

• Echocardiography (echo) is a vital diagnostic tool in the ICU, medical care units, cardiac care units, cath labs, and emergency areas. It allows for rapid assessment of patients, potentially replacing stethoscopes with handheld machines enhanced by artificial intelligence, although human expertise remains crucial for optimal use.