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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a major innovation in cardiovascular clinical practice, requiring guidance on its key bedside applications, structured protocols, training, certification, and ethical and legal aspects in Brazil.
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This 2026 Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology establishes standardized protocols, training pathways (AcQUIRE), and clinical applications for cardiovascular point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a bedside adjunct that complements, rather than replaces, comprehensive echocardiography.
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is one of the most significant innovations in contemporary cardiovascular clinical practice, serving as an extension of the bedside physical examination. This executive summary outlines the Position Statement from the Department of Cardiovascular Imaging of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (DIC-SBC), published in 2026, covering the key domains of cardiovascular POCUS application: cardiac assessment, lung ultrasound, assessment of systemic venous congestion (VExUS), screening for deep vein thrombosis, management of circulatory shock, short-term mechanical circulatory support, emergency medicine applications, cardiorespiratory arrest, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Fundamental concepts regarding training, certification, and ethical and legal aspects relevant to the Brazilian context are discussed. This document emphasizes that POCUS does not replace a comprehensive diagnostic echocardiogram, but rather adds substantial clinical value when performed by properly trained professionals within structured protocols.
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Alcantara et al. (2026) conducted a review in Cardiovascular emergencies, circulatory shock, heart failure, venous congestion, and deep vein thrombosis. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) vs. Standard physical examination or chest radiography was evaluated. Point-of-care ultrasound serves as a high-accuracy bedside adjunct across cardiac, lung, and vascular domains when performed by trained clinicians within structured protocols such as AcQUIRE.
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