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A publication of the Cardiovascular Imaging Department of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Uma publicação do Departamento de Imagem Cardiovascular da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia
DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20230110i
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in Brazil. Nevertheless, a significant portion of the Brazilian population still faces challenges in accessing specialized care and undergoing complementary exams, especially in remote areas. Currently, data transmission and remote specialized assessment are possible, but obtaining echocardiographic images still relies on a trained professional on-site. This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) tele-echocardiography administered by a general physician with specialist guidance to improve accessibility to cardiovascular […]
Keywords: Echocardiography; Telecardiology; Telediagnostics; Telemedicine; Ultrasonography