Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Acute Heart Failure Syndromes

Publication Date: June 22, 2022
Last Updated: July 25, 2022

Summary of Recommendations

Use point-of-care lung ultrasound as an imaging modality in conjunction with medical history and physical examination to diagnose acute heart failure syndrome when diagnostic uncertainty exists as the accuracy of this diagnostic test is sufficient to direct clinical management. (B)
Use of lung ultrasound requires that the equipment is available, and the physician is proficient in its use.
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Overview

Title

Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Acute Heart Failure Syndromes

Authoring Organization

American College of Emergency Physicians