Purpose The primary aim was to investigate if treatment guided by serial ultrasound of the
inferior vena cava-collapsibility index (IVC-CI) and B-lines on lung ultrasound (LUS) could …

Despite recent advances in the treatment of patients with chronic heart failure, acute
decompensated heart failure remains associated with significant mortality and morbidity …

Background It has been reported that the pattern of hepatic vein (HV) waveforms determined
by abdominal ultrasonography is useful for the diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis in patients with …

Chest pain and dyspnea are common symptoms in patients presenting to the emergency
room (ER); oftentimes it is not possible to clearly identify the underlying cause, which may …

This update by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) summarizes the latest
recommendations for the use of echocardiography in rheumatic heart disease (RHD). 1 It is …

Chest pain and dyspnea are common symptoms in patients presenting to the emergency
room (ER); oftentimes it is not possible to clearly identify the underlying cause, which may …

Accurate and rapid detection of venous organ congestion, especially congestive
hepatopathy, is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Venous Excess Ultrasound …

Acute dyspnea is one of the main reasons for admission to the Emergency Department (ED).
A rapid and accurate diagnosis can be lifesaving for these patients. Particularly, it is …

Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in heart failure Ultrasound assessment of the
inferior vena cava in heart failure Med Clin (Barc). 2024 Apr 4:S0025-7753(24)00136-2. doi …

Background Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common condition that causes significant
diagnostic challenges in the emergency department (ED). Rapid and accurate diagnosis is …