Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound for Decongestion Assessment in Acute Heart Failure: Systematic Review
Echocardiography. 2026 Jul;43(7):e70495. doi: 10.1111/echo.70495.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Residual congestion at discharge in acute heart failure (AHF) is a primary driver of readmission and mortality. Inferior vena cava (IVC) ultrasound provides a noninvasive bedside assessment of volume status, yet its

