Echocardiography in Primary Care: A Practical Guide for Nurse Practitioners

Transthoracic echocardiography is frequently used in primary care, yet inappropriate ordering and uncertainty in interpretation remain common. This clinical feature provides nurse practitioners with a practical approach to appropriate transthoracic echocardiography utilization, interpretation of common findings, and translation of results into evidence-based management and referral. An algorithm and quick-reference table support clinical decision-making and cardiovascular risk reduction.