June 2014 PMID 24630604

E-point septal separation: a bedside tool for emergency physician assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction.

Conor J McKaigney, Mori J Krantz, Cherie L La Rocque, Nicole D Hurst, Matthew S Buchanan, John L Kendall

Download social card

Mentions

Peak: 10 in Nov 2020

across 4 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

52,629

potential audience

Total likes

Video views

1,212

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Aug 2024

Where it's discussed

X / Twitter20 posts
Blogs3 articles
YouTube2 videos
News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions show strong agreement on EPSS's proven accuracy and clinical value, with many posts mentioning specific thresholds like 'greater than 7 mm indicating severe systolic dysfunction', and highlighting how integrating EPSS improves the evaluation process. The tone is professional and focused on practical implementation, reflecting high engagement and perceived impact in emergency settings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the utility of EPSS as an effective bedside tool, emphasizing its accuracy and reliability in assessing ventricular function.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest, frequently referencing specific measurements, clinical relevance, and comparison with qualitative assessments.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts include detailed insights, clinical applications, and recommendations, indicating deep engagement with the content.

ImpactHigh impact

The exchanges highlight how EPSS could significantly influence emergency medical practice, with phrases like 'game changer' and 'improve assessment'.

Abstract in brief

The study found that measuring the Epoint Septal Separation (EPSS) by emergency physicians is strongly related to the actual left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), particularly with an EPSS over 7 mm indicating severe systolic dysfunction.
EPSS measurement showed high sensitivity (100%) and good specificity (around 51%) for detecting critically low LVEF (less than 30%), making it a reliable bedside tool for quick assessment.
In contrast, visual estimates of overall heart function by emergency physicians were only moderately aligned with the actual LVEF, suggesting that quantitative EPSS measurements are more accurate for evaluating cardiac function in emergency settings.]

Read the full abstract

All mentions

Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess Systolic Heart Failure

This video demonstrates how bedside ultrasound can diagnose severe systolic heart failure by measuring ejection fraction, highlighting the effectiveness of E-point septal separation in emergency assessments.

JETem · Apr 12, 2019 1,122 views

Assessing Myopericarditis in Children Post-Vaccination Using EPSS Ultrasound Techniques

Contributor Meghan Hurley MD discusses pediatric myopericarditis, including clinical findings, diagnostic methods like ultrasound and EPSS measurement, and treatment approaches. The video emphasizes the role of…

Emergency Medical Minute · Oct 30, 2023 90 views

Dan Kim

@dan___kim · X

Cardiac paper #5 (EPSS): @mckaigney @denveremus et al. E-point septal separation: a bedside tool for emergency physician assessment of LV ejection fraction. Am J Emerg Med 2014;32:493-7. @DenverEMed

Aug 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 5,704 followers View post →

POCUS Toronto

@POCUS_Toronto · X

POCUS Journal Club take-home point #2: Both EPSS and qualitative LV assessments are accurate for identifying patients with severe systolic dysfunction. https://t.co/EQCUvNXLBl

Mar 8, 2023 · 2,063 followers View post →

Residentes Medicina Interna HGZ3-Ags.

@Rs_de_MI_HGZ3 · X

https://t.co/qW3v3ZwKwq

Aug 22, 2022 · 31 followers View post →

Syed Shahrul Naz

@drshahrul80 · X

RT @pocusmeded: https://t.co/goQwgK2Zrj

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 shares · 6,931 followers View post →

rafael mello galliez

@RafaelGalliez · X

RT @pocusmeded: https://t.co/goQwgK2Zrj

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 shares · 148 followers View post →

Kevin Velasquez

@kevin_velsi · X

RT @pocusmeded: https://t.co/goQwgK2Zrj

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 shares · 683 followers View post →

POCUS Med Ed

@pocusmeded · X

https://t.co/goQwgK2Zrj

Aug 22, 2022 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 13,873 followers View post →