Dia: 2 de abril de 2012

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Aqui, diretriz de 3D.
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In the near future, the ability to acquire a single-heartbeat full-volume data set with higher temporal and spatial resolution, and live 3DE color Doppler imaging with a larger angle, should be feasible. All these will continue to enhance 3DE utility and efficiency in daily clinical practice.
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Na opinião do blog EchoTalk, já vale a pena, no sistema brasileiro de remuneração, a aquisição de uma máquina 3D(Full volume sem ECG) em serviços com mais de dois mil exames por mês.
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Prognostic Implication of Appropriateness Criteria for Pharmacological Pharmacologic Stress Echo Performed in an Outpatient Clinic
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984 (63%) patients had appropriate, 145 (9%) uncertain, and 423 (27%) inappropriate indication for stress echo
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Conclusions—Inappropriate indication for pharmacologic stress echo is common, being documented in about 1 of 4 patients evaluated in an ambulatory setting, and is associated with lower rate of positive results and better survival as compared to appropriate and uncertain indication.
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Na Itália, estudo mostra que 1/4 dos pedidos de ecos com estresse farmacológicos são inadequados!
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Como são pedidos sem razão, dão menos laudos positivos e marcam pacientes sadios.
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Em nosso hospital, todos os pedidos de farmacológicos precisam que ser discutidos com a equipe de ecocardiografia.
Assim evitamos exames de risco desnecessários.
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