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A publication of the Cardiovascular Imaging Department of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Uma publicação do Departamento de Imagem Cardiovascular da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia
DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20250022i
Abstract Background: The assessment of congestion is critical for managing patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure (HF). Traditional methods often lack sensitivity, whereas point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) provides an objective bedside alternative. Objective: To evaluate the interrater reliability (IRR) of key POCUS variables used to assess hemodynamic, pulmonary, and venous congestion. Methods: This single-center, prospective study was conducted from January to June 2023 in a cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU) in Brazil. Adult patients underwent standardized POCUS examinations. Three trained […]
Keywords: Heart failure; Intensive Care Units; Ultrasonics; VExUs, modified VExUS
Angelo Antunes , Marcos Paulo Lacerda
DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20250026i
Abstract Background: The assessment of congestion is critical for managing patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure (HF). Traditional methods often lack sensitivity, whereas point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) provides an objective bedside alternative. Objective: To evaluate the interrater reliability (IRR) of key POCUS variables used to assess hemodynamic, pulmonary, and venous congestion. Methods: This single-center, prospective study was conducted from January to June 2023 in a cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU) in Brazil. Adult patients underwent standardized POCUS examinations. Three trained […]
Keywords: Clinical Diagnosis; Heart failure; Ultrasonography