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 […]

Transesophageal echocardiography is a fundamental diagnostic method for evaluating complex heart diseases. It provides essential data for therapeutic definition and, in some cases, assists in evaluation of percutaneous or surgical interventions. Transesophageal echocardiography exams are performed on outpatients or inpatients, who might be in wards, intensive care units, or even in surgery, with heterogeneous scenarios that need to be individually assessed, not only regarding the exam routine, but also always following precise clinical indications, weighing the risks and benefits for […]

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