Bedside Ultrasound in Fluid Assessment: Correlation of Internal Jugular and Subclavian Vein Diameter Variation with Invasive Right Heart Catheterization
Accurate estimation of fluid status is of paramount importance in patients with heart failure. Frequent invasive right heart catheterization is not feasible and accurate inferior vena cava imaging requires training. Internal jugular vein (IJV) and subclavian vein (SCV) could provide easier alternatives.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Gaurang N. Vaidya, Shahab Ghafghazi Tags: 095 Source Type: research