Abstract 15: The Use of Handheld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment at Parkland Memorial Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative With Novel Applications for Clinical Outcomes [Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists]

Conclusions: There was good correlation between cardiologists with respect to EF analysis. There was also good correlation between APP and cardiologists for EF analysis. Image quality from FCU was found to be good and acceptable for interpretation. This study demonstrates it is feasible to train an APP on obtaining images for EF analysis and they can be trained on EF interpretation with good correlation with experienced echocardiographers. We will evaluate outcomes associated with its use including delays to chemotherapy imposed by traditional echocardiography, cost to the health care system and patient-reported outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists Source Type: research