Revista clínica espanõla
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Revista clínica espanõla · May 2016
[Prognostic value of measuring the diameter and inspiratory collapse of the inferior vena cava in acute heart failure].
To assess the utility of measuring the diameter and collapse of the inferior vena cava (IVC) in acute heart failure (AHF), its relationship with the prognosis and serum biomarkers of congestion. ⋯ Dilation and the absence of the inspiratory collapse of the IVC are common in the context of AHF. The lack of inspiratory collapse of the IVC during the decompensation phase identifies a subgroup of patients with poorer prognosis at 6 months.