Simulator training in focus assessed transthoracic echocardiography (FATE) for undergraduate medical students: results from the FateSim randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Ultrasound is important in heart diagnostics, yet implementing effective cardiac ultrasound requires training. While current strategies incorporate digital learning and ultrasound simulators, the effectiveness of these simulators for learning remains uncertain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of simulator-based versus human-based training in Focused Assessed with Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE).

FoCUS cardiac ultrasound training for undergraduates based on current national guidelines: a prospective, controlled, single-center study on transferability.

Introduction: In emergency and critical-care medicine, focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is indispensable for assessing a patient's cardiac status. The aim of this study was to establish and validate a peer-to-peer-supported ultrasound course for learning FoCUS-specific skills during undergraduate studies at a German university.

Methods: A 1-day, 12 teaching units training course was developed for students in the clinical section of medical college, with content based on the current national guidelines.

Guideline Directed Medical Therapy at Discharge and Further Uptitration Leading to Reduction in Indication for Prophylactic ICD Implantation during Protected Waiting Period.

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LV-EF < 35%) is diagnosed in app. 11,000,000 patients worldwide. For the treatment of these patients, guideline directed medical therapy has proven to reduce mortality and rehospitalization regardless of the disease’s etiology.