Comprehensive Assessment Techniques in Heart Failure Patients

The chapter explores the critical role of lung and cardiac ultrasound in differentiating acute and chronic conditions in heart failure patients, emphasizing the evaluation of left ventricle function, heart valve abnormalities, and diastolic dysfunction. It discusses the challenges in assessing right ventricular function and highlights the importance of calculating TAPSI and RVSP for managing heart failure. Additionally, it delves into the qualitative assessment of right atrial pressures and the controversy surrounding the use of IVC in heart failure patients.