Archives of cardiovascular diseases
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Oct 2019
Evaluation of the efficacy of a self-training programme in focus cardiac ultrasound with simulator.
Focus cardiac ultrasound is a great tool for quick evaluation of cardiac function in acute settings with limited time and expertise in echocardiography. Adequate training is essential for physicians willing to use this imaging technique. ⋯ After a short self-training programme, trainees were able to acquire the main views of focus cardiac ultrasound with sufficient quality and in a short time period.