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Ep 197 Acute Heart Failure Risk Stratification and Disposition

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Advancing Heart Failure Diagnosis with POCUS

This chapter explores the pivotal role of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in diagnosing and managing acute heart failure, particularly through lung ultrasound techniques. It compares the efficacy of different ultrasound protocols and underscores the ease of learning these methods, even for laypeople, to enhance patient assessment. Furthermore, the chapter discusses advanced techniques and prognostic indicators that can guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes for heart failure patients.

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