Patients stories

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Discover the stories behind the data. See how AISAP is making a meaningful difference, one person at a time.

Male

Severe MR

LVEF 18%

A 89-year-old man with congestive heart failure and a TAVI performed four months earlier presented with shortness of breath and desaturation. A bedside AISAP exam revealed EF 18%, severe MR, severe TR, and an enlarged right atrium.A formal echocardiogram confirmed these findings, and he was referred for MitraClip as part of his comprehensive management plan.

Female

PEFF

A 75-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer arrived at the ED with worsening weakness and shortness of breath. AISAP revealed a large pericardial effusion, leading to the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade. She underwent urgent pericardial drainage, with 650 mL removed, resulting in rapid stabilization.

Female

LVEF 18 %

Severe MR

A 39-year-old woman with APLA syndrome returned to the ED three weeks after an emergency C-section with recurrent chest pain. Pulmonary embolism had been ruled out during a visit two days earlier, and an echocardiogram performed two months prior was normal (EF 60%).
A bedside AISAP exam revealed severe LV dysfunction, moderate RV dysfunction, severe MR, and mild pericardial effusion. These findings led to an urgent formal echocardiography and cardiology review, which established the diagnosis of postpartum cardiomyopathy.

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Female

LVEF 14 %

Severe MR

A 47-year-old woman with obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and a history of chronic heart failure presented with shortness of breath, peripheral edema, and clinical signs of deterioration. Without on-site echocardiography, her worsening status could not be objectively assessed. A bedside AISAP exam revealed EF 14%, severe mitral regurgitation, and severe tricuspid regurgitation, confirming significant decline from her prior evaluation. In this low-resource setting, AISAP provided the essential diagnostic clarity needed to guide timely management during an acute heart failure exacerbation.

Female

RVF 34 %

RA Area 26.2 cm²

A 46-year-old woman was admitted with palpitations, dizziness, and persistent tachycardia. Management for suspected ACS did not improve her condition for several days. A bedside AISAP exam revealed reduced RV Fractional Area Change and a dilated right atrium, findings that raised concern for pulmonary embolism.
With no on-site CT and expected delays for external imaging, AISAP provided supportive information that guided a change to therapeutic anticoagulation. The patient showed clinical improvement, and a subsequent CT scan confirmed the presence of PE.

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Female

Severe AS

LVEF 45%

A 95-year-old woman with no prior cardiac history arrived at the ED with shortness of breath. A bedside exam using AISAP identified severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular dysfunction, providing immediate diagnostic clarity and guiding referral for further evaluation that led to TAVI approval for the patient.

Male

LVEF 27 %

A 47-year-old man with a history of ischemic heart disease presented to the ED with chest pain. A bedside exam using AISAP identified severe heart failure with an ejection fraction of 27% within minutes, enabling swift referral to cardiology and timely, targeted treatment.

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Male

LVEF 39 %

A 70-year-old man, healthy and recently after mitral valve replacement, arrived at the ED with new leg edema and shortness of breath. A bedside exam using AISAP revealed new heart failure within minutes, giving the care team immediate clarity and enabling rapid, targeted treatment.

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Male

LVEF 19 %

A 70-year-old oncology patient underwent repeat stoma surgery and collapsed mid-procedure with hypotension and bradycardia, briefly stabilized with epinephrine. In recovery, she remained dependent on vasopressors, initially suspected to be hypovolemic. A bedside exam using AISAP revealed severe left ventricular dysfunction, prompting immediate cardiology consultation and full echocardiography. The patient was rushed to the cath lab; coronaries were normal, and she was ultimately diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

Male

Moderate RVF

RA Area 26.9 cm²

An 85-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy and a pacemaker arrived at the ED with chest pain and shortness of breath. A point-of-care ultrasound raised concern for pulmonary embolism. Before proceeding, a bedside exam using AISAP confirmed moderate right ventricular dysfunction and right heart dilation, strengthening suspicion for PE. CT angiography followed and revealed a significant embolism. The patient was transferred to the cardiac ICU, where clot removal was performed promptly

Male

LVEF 13 %

A 43-year-old patient with known ischemic heart disease and heart failure presented with abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. Initial evaluation focused on gastrointestinal causes. Before further scans, a bedside exam using AISAP revealed severe new left ventricular dysfunction and an apical mass. These unexpected findings shifted the workup from GI to urgent cardiology, expedited formal echocardiography, and led to ICU-level care that might otherwise have been delayed.

Female

Severe MR

An 85-year-old patient returned with shortness of breath, chest pain, and fever while on antibiotics for pneumonia. Although her most recent echo two months earlier showed moderate mitral regurgitation, a new bedside exam using AISAP revealed severe MR, confirming a rapid change. The team escalated care and referred her for valve intervention, a decision that could have been delayed without real-time interpretation.

Male

Severe AS

A 74-year-old patient arrived at the ED with shortness of breath and palpitations. Her history included untreated HOCM, prior endocarditis and CVA, and long-standing heart murmur. Initial ECG showed sinus rhythm with left axis deviation and LVH; troponin was only mildly elevated (26 ng/L). Using AISAP at the bedside, the physician identified severe aortic stenosis, enabling timely diagnosis and avoiding a missed, potentially dangerous cardiac condition.

Male

LVEF 25 %

A 71-year-old patient with reduced ejection fraction (35%) was found using an AISAP bedside scan to have a sudden drop to 25%. This real-time insight expedited catheterization, uncovering severe three-vessel coronary disease and paving the way for timely PCI that saved the patient’s life.

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Female

LVEF 22 %

Moderate MR

A 76-year-old patient was admitted with cough and shortness of breath, initially diagnosed with pneumonia and started on antibiotics. Overnight, using AISAP at the bedside, the physician revealed severe heart failure (EF 22%, apical ballooning, moderate mitral regurgitation), shifting the diagnosis from infection to a cardiovascular emergency. The patient was promptly transferred for advanced cardiology evaluation, turning potential delay into timely, life-saving action.

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