2016
DOI: 10.1007/s40477-016-0213-6
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Usefulness of ultrasound imaging in overhydrated nephropathic patients

Abstract: We read with interest the paper published in this journal by Prencipe et al. [1] reviewing the usefulness of ultrasound in the assessment of fluid overload in nephropathic patients. Although we agree on the general purpose of the authors to encourage the use of ultrasound in nephrology, we have some technical observations to point out.The first observation is about inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter measurements. The authors state that a collapsibility index (CI) above 0.75 suggests over-hydration, whereas a v… Show more

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