Open AccessIs the Inferior Vena Cava Really Superior?
Author(s) -
Mark H. Drazner
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
jacc. cardiovascular imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.79
H-Index - 120
eISSN - 1936-878X
pISSN - 1876-7591
DOI - 10.1016/j.jcmg.2012.11.001
Subject(s) - inferior vena cava , medicine , anatomy , radiology
Estimation of volume status is a critical component in the care of patients with heart failure. Such assessments are used on a routine basis to guide therapeutic decision making, including adjustment of diuretics, whether to initiate or uptitrate beta-adrenergic blockers, and whether to hospitalize
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