A publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Willian Roberto Menegazzo
, Marina Petersen Saadi
, Gustavo Paes Silvano
, Vinícius Leite Gonzalez
, Anderson Donelli da Silveira
Willian Roberto Menegazzo
, Marina Petersen Saadi
, Gustavo Paes Silvano
, Vinícius Leite Gonzalez
, Anderson Donelli da Silveira
Abstract Accurate detection of pulmonary congestion remains a challenge in cardiology, despite advances in diagnostic methods. Traditional approaches, such as physical examination and chest radiography, have limitations in real-time assessment and dynamic monitoring of volume status. Lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a promising tool, offering a non-invasive, bedside approach to detect pulmonary congestion with greater diagnostic accuracy, providing valuable information about volume status. In patients with heart failure, LUS has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in detecting pulmonary congestion, […]
Keywords: Heart Failure; Pulmonary Edema; Stress Echocardiography; Ultrasonography