Utilization of Guided Point of Care Ultrasound in Heart Failure Diagnosis Pilot Trial

The purpose of the study is to implement point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to generate preliminary, or pilot, data to support a full future POCUS study across multiple Corewell Health outpatient rural facilities. The study aims to demonstrate feasibility of the procedure utilizing input from the patient, provider, and the clinic staff. Preliminary data will also be used to estimate the magnitude of effect in estimating sample size and power in participants who receive the POCUS procedure versus those who continue with standard of care. Up to 100 participants will be enrolled.

Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older at time of consent * Presenting to an enrolled CH study site with visit type: * A. PCP - New onset cardiac complaints (e.g., dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, etc) * B. Cardiology - New Patient * Weight ≥ 40kg Exclusion Criteria: * Documented echocardiogram in the past 3 years * History of cardiac surgery or congenital heart disease * O2-dependent pulmonary disease * BMI ≥40kg/m2 * Pregnancy * Non-native English speakers who have limited spoken or written understanding of the English language to be able to consent or complete surveys in English * Cognitively impaired individuals with a legally authorized representative or guardian Staff Participant Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Inclusion: * 18 years of age or older at time of verbal consent * Employed to work at a CH clinic where patient enrollment is planned Exclusion: * Deemed inappropriate or ineligible for any reason at PI discretion