Jalen Avila

Jalen Avila, a point-of-care ultrasound clinician, dives into groundbreaking research on right ventricular bubble time, exploring its use in diagnosing right heart failure. He explains the significance of bubble visibility duration following saline flushes and shares fascinating insights from a study that found a ≥40-second bubble time correlates with high sensitivity for RV dysfunction. The discussion also covers the nuance of differentiating acute and chronic RV issues, alongside technical considerations in ultrasound technique. Tune in for insights that could reshape bedside diagnostics!