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Department of Child HealthLife SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesPhysical Sciences

Benjamin Acheampong

15 Publications10 Research Themes7 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work is centered on cardiovascular and related issues in pediatric and adult populations, employing diverse diagnostic tools such as echocardiography and ultrasound. Their research extends across diverse demographic groups, including both developed and resource-limited settings. The researcher has emphasized the development of focused assessment techniques for ventricular function and structure using technology like smartphones and handheld devices. Additionally, they have focused on training non-cardiologists in cardiac ultrasound applications, particularly in a resource-limited environment. Their work also includes studies on infections such as Bartonella species infections and hemoglobinopathies, though these areas are more niche compared to the broader focus of cardiovascular research addressed throughout their publications.

Key Research Themes (10)
Life Sciences

Bartonella species infections research

Health Sciences

Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

Health Sciences

Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Health Sciences

Coronary Artery Anomalies

Health Sciences

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Social Sciences

International Student and Expatriate Challenges

Physical Sciences

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Health Sciences

Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Health Sciences

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Health Sciences

Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Publications (15)

Feasibility of focused cardiac ultrasound training for non-cardiologists in a resource-limited setting using a handheld ultrasound machine

Open Access
2023Ultrasound in Clinical ApplicationsDOI: 10.5830/cvja-2022-057

Health Care Providers Working Cross-Culturally: Pitfalls, Pearls, and Preparation Resources for Culture Shock

2023International Student and Expatriate ChallengesDOI: 10.3928/19382359-20230720-06

Vendor independent myocardial strain values in children

Open Access
2022Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsDOI: 10.1111/echo.15499

VENDOR INDEPENDENT MYOCARDIAL STRAIN REFERENCE VALUES IN CHILDREN

Open Access
2022Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsDOI: 10.22541/au.164926982.23312342/v1

Comparison of Strain-Encoding and Feature-Tracking Derived Myocardial Deformation Assessment of Left Ventricular Function in a Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cohort

2022Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsDOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02856-6

Traumatic tricuspid regurgitation following equine related blunt chest trauma and review of the literature

Open Access
2021Trauma Management and DiagnosisDOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4587

VENDOR INDEPENDENT REFERENCE VALUES FOR MYOCARDIAL STRAIN IN CHILDREN

2020Cardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsDOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32379-2

Smartphone interfaced handheld echocardiography for focused assessment of ventricular function and structure in children: A pilot study

Open Access
2019Ultrasound in Clinical ApplicationsDOI: 10.1111/echo.14575

EVALUATION OF THE PREVALENCE OF CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTED CHILDREN ON HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY

2019Viral Infections and Immunology ResearchDOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)31494-9

EVALUATION OF A MINIATURIZED HANDHELD ECHO MACHINE FOR FOCUSED ASSESSMENT OF VENTRICULAR FUNCTION AND STRUCTURE IN CHILDREN: A PILOT STUDY

2019Congenital Heart Disease StudiesDOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32212-0

Intracardiac Echocardiography-Guided Device Closure of Non-PFO/ASD Shunts

Open Access
2017Coronary Artery AnomaliesDOI: 10.1080/24748706.2017.1401757

Postcardiotomy ECMO Support after High-risk Operations in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

2016Congenital Heart Disease StudiesDOI: 10.1111/chd.12396

Hemoglobin Aalborg Causing Low Oxygen Saturation in a Child

Open Access
2016Hemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersDOI: 10.17659/01.2016.0062

Lymphadenopathy With Ipsilateral Eye Involvement

2015Bartonella species infections researchDOI: 10.1177/0009922815588824

POST-CARDIOTOMY EXTRACORPORAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION SUPPORT AFTER HIGH-RISK OPERATIONS IN ADULTS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

2015Mechanical Circulatory Support DevicesDOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(15)60512-5
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Child Health
Total Publications15
Research Themes10
Open Access Papers7

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