International Union of Angiology (IUA) consensus paper on imaging strategies in atherosclerotic carotid artery imaging: From basic strategies to advanced approaches

Linee-Guida ECD, Eco-Color Doppler

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and disability in developed countries. According to WHO, an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to major adverse cardiac and cerebral events. Early detection and care for individuals at high risk could save lives, alleviate suffering, and diminish economic burden associated with these diseases…

Artificial intelligence in echocardiography: Review and limitations including epistemological concerns

Eco-Color Doppler, Intelligenza Artificiale

Authors: Gültekin Karakuş, Aleks Değirmencioğlu, Navin C. Nanda

Abstract: In this review we describe the use of artificial intelligence in the field of echocardiography. Various aspects and terminologies used in artificial intelligence are explained in an easy-to-understand manner and supplemented with illustrations related to echocardiography. Limitations of artificial intelligence, including epistemologic concerns from a philosophical standpoint, are also discussed…

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Echocardiography. 2022;39:1044–1053
DOI: 10.1111/echo.15417
©2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC

Artificial Intelligence for Thyroid Nodule Characterization: Where Are We Standing?

Eco-Color Doppler, Intelligenza Artificiale

Authors: Salvatore Sorrenti, Vincenzo Dolcetti, Maija Radzina, Maria Irene Bellini, Fabrizio Frezza, Khushboo Munir, Giorgio Grani, Cosimo Durante, Vito D’Andrea, Emanuele David, Pietro Giorgio Calò, Eleonora Lori, Vito Cantisani

Simple Summary: In the present review, an up-to-date summary of the state of the art of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation for thyroid nodule characterization and cancer is provided. The opinion on the real effectiveness of AI systems remains controversial. Taking into consideration the largest and most scientifically valid studies, it is possible to state that AI provides results that are comparable or inferior to expert ultrasound specialists and radiologists. Promising data approve AI as a support tool and simultaneously highlight the need for a radiologist supervisory framework for AI provided results. Therefore, current solutions might be more suitable for educational purposes.

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Cancers (Basel). 2022 Jul 10;14(14):3357
DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143357
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Practical Recommendations for Optimal Thromboprophylaxis in Patients with COVID-19: A Consensus Statement Based on Available Clinical Trials

4. Vascolare

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been shown to be strongly associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism events (VTE) mainly in the inpatient but also in the outpatient setting.
Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis has been shown to offer significant benefits in terms of reducing not only VTE events but also mortality, especially in acutely ill patients with COVID-19…