Prognostic Value of Residual Pulmonary Congestion at Discharge Assessed by Lung Ultrasound Imaging in Heart Failure

Abstract

Residual pulmonary congestion at discharge, as assessed by a B-line count ≥30, is a strong predictor of outcome. Lung ultrasonography may represent a useful tool to identify and monitor congestion and optimize therapy during and/or after hospitalisation for HF, which should be further validated in multicentre studies.