Diagnostic accuracy of inferior vena cava evaluation in the diagnosis of acute heart failure among dyspneic patients

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 important to differentiate between dyspnea due to acute heart failure (AHF) and dyspnea of pulmonary origin. The aim of t...

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Main Authors: Alfonso Sforza, Maria Viviana Carlino, Mario Guarino, Ilaria Fucile, Nicola De Luca, Costantino Mancusi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-11-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
IVC
Online Access:https://monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1375