The diaphragm affects echocardiographic measurement of inferior vena cava diameter to predict right atrial pressure

ConclusionsThe high-echo structure pushing the IVC from the back is the diaphragm in most patients. It might be better to measure IVCD using a method that avoids the diaphragm to accurately estimate RAP.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10396-020-01047-1

Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - August 26, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: research