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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2024; 14(4): 95685
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95685
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95685
Point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology: A private practice viewpoint
Rajiv Sinanan, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Afsheen Moshtaghi, Department of Medicine, Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, United States
Abhilash Koratala, Division of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Author contributions: Sinanan R drafted the initial version of the manuscript and obtained the ultrasound images; Moshtagi A assisted in drafting the manuscript; Koratala A reviewed and revised the manuscript for critical intellectual content.
Supported by Abhilash Koratala reports research funding from KidneyCure and the American Society of Nephrology’s William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Grant.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict(s) of interest.
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Corresponding author: Abhilash Koratala, FASN, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Road, Room A 7633, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States. akoratala@mcw.edu
Received: April 16, 2024
Revised: June 28, 2024
Accepted: July 5, 2024
Published online: December 20, 2024
Processing time: 101 Days and 4.9 Hours
Revised: June 28, 2024
Accepted: July 5, 2024
Published online: December 20, 2024
Processing time: 101 Days and 4.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into nephrology practice offers significant potential to streamline diagnosis and enhance patient care. Despite some barriers to implementation, such as time constraints and initial costs, the benefits of POCUS in improving diagnostic accuracy and practical outcomes are substantial. By leveraging available resources and gradually incorporating POCUS into practice, nephrologists can overcome these barriers and harness the full potential of this valuable diagnostic tool.