Bedside ultrasound safe and effective for detecting central venous pressure in patients of HF

An observation study found that point-of-care ultrasonography, or POCUS, is effective for measuring jugular venous pressure (JVP) at the bedside to estimate central venous pressure (CVP) in patients with heart failure or suspected heart failure. The researchers say that while not a replacement for physical examination, formal echocardiography, or invasive hemodynamics, this procedure...
An observation study found that point-of-care ultrasonography, or POCUS, is effective for measuring jugular venous pressure (JVP) at the bedside to estimate central venous pressure (CVP) in patients with heart failure or suspected heart failure.
The researchers say that while not a replacement for physical examination, formal echocardiography, or invasive hemodynamics, this procedure demonstrates accuracy and reproducibility in clinical applications. The findings have been published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
There has been a significant increase in the uptake of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the UK over the last two decades. The advent of smaller, more portable machines combined with improved picture quality has brought ultrasound out of the radiology department and onto the wards.