As 2024 draws to a close, we’re thrilled to look back on a year filled with innovation and impact in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). From groundbreaking AI features to real-world clinical applications, here are the top 10 most read news and blog articles on echonous.com this year.

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POCUS and the Shifting Paradigm in Acute Care Medicine

Our conversation with Dr. Hatem Soliman-Aboumarie, “From Basics to Breakthroughs: POCUS and the Shifting Paradigm in Acute Care Medicine,” starts off the top ten countdown this year. 

The interview piece explores how this accomplished cardiac intensivist went from facing skepticism about POCUS in critical care to becoming a global advocate who’s trained medical teams in over 60 countries and authored a comprehensive guide to cardiopulmonary ultrasound – all while championing an approach that’s making bedside care more personalized and efficient. Dr. Soliman has recently published a new book on Echocardiography, with more in the works!

Nine

Unveiling the Impact of Ultrasound on Diagnosis

Our fascinating deep dive Q&A with Dr. Vimal Bharadwaj from India’s largest cardiac hospital explores how his groundbreaking research on Femoral Vein Doppler is changing critical care. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bharadwaj shares how this simple yet powerful ultrasound technique could transform everything from post-cardiac surgery care to dialysis treatment, offering a faster, more accessible way to assess right heart function compared to traditional methods.

Eight

Nephrology and Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Part 1 of our extended conversation with Dr. Eduardo Argaiz reveals how a chance encounter with a podcast transformed nephrology practice worldwide. From his early skepticism about using portal vein Doppler for heart failure patients, to becoming a leading voice in POCUS education, Dr. Argaiz shares how social media and portable ultrasound technology are revolutionizing kidney care, particularly in complex cases involving cardiorenal syndrome – proving that sometimes the biggest medical breakthroughs start with simple curiosity.

Seven

EchoNous Delivers 157 Kosmos Units to Madrid’s Primary Care System

Madrid’s healthcare system made waves this year with its groundbreaking deployment of 157 Kosmos ultrasound units across its primary care centers, marking one of Europe’s largest POCUS installations of 2024. This announcement highlighted how Spain is revolutionizing primary care access – transforming local clinics from simple referral points to diagnostic powerhouses capable of handling ultrasound examinations that previously required lengthy hospital visits.

Six

The Direct Primary Care Model with POCUS

Discover how direct primary care practices are using POCUS to streamline diagnostics, reduce costs, and create more personalized patient experiences.

Five

Elevating Nephrology with POCUS

Building on the nephrology theme, this follow-up explores advanced applications of POCUS for vascular access and hemodynamic monitoring in kidney care.

Four

Unveiling the Potential of Femoral Vein Doppler

This post discusses the emerging role of femoral vein Doppler ultrasound in assessing hemodynamic status and guiding therapeutic interventions in critically ill patients.

Three

A forward-looking analysis of key trends shaping the POCUS landscape, including AI-driven diagnostics, expanded clinical applications, and the growing emphasis on portable solutions.

Two

Supporting Nurses with Ultrasound

Celebrating the vital role of nurses, this article highlights how POCUS is empowering nursing staff to take on greater diagnostic and procedural responsibilities in patient care.

One

EchoNous Unveils Game-Changing AI Features in Kosmos 2.2 for iOS

The most-read article of the year spotlights the Kosmos 2.2, which introduced cutting-edge AI tools like Auto Doppler and Auto EF, designed to streamline workflows and elevate ultrasound usability on iOS devices.


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Here’s to more innovation in 2025!