Role of <scp>Point‐of‐Care</scp> Lung and Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound in Clinical Decisions for Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Symptoms of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Abstract

In the ED setting, an assessment of B-lines and measurement of IVC diameters are better markers than the B-type natriuretic peptide level, EF, or chest x-ray for diagnosis of ADHF and can be used to make decisions for hospitalization or discharge from the ED.