Seeing beneath the surface: Harnessing point-of-care ultrasound for internal jugular vein evaluation
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2024-02-26
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19498462
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2-s2.0-85187539867
Journal Title
World Journal of Cardiology
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16
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2
Start Page
73
End Page
79
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
World Journal of Cardiology Vol.16 No.2 (2024) , 73-79
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Chayapinun V., Assavapokee T., Koratala A. Seeing beneath the surface: Harnessing point-of-care ultrasound for internal jugular vein evaluation. World Journal of Cardiology Vol.16 No.2 (2024) , 73-79. 79. doi:10.4330/wjc.v16.i2.73 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/97665
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Seeing beneath the surface: Harnessing point-of-care ultrasound for internal jugular vein evaluation
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Abstract
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the internal jugular vein (IJV) offers a noninvasive means of estimating right atrial pressure (RAP), especially in cases where the inferior vena cava is inaccessible or unreliable due to conditions such as liver disease or abdominal surgery. While many clinicians are familiar with visually assessing jugular venous pressure through the internal jugular vein, this method lacks sensitivity. The utilization of POCUS significantly enhances the visualization of the vein, leading to a more accurate identification. It has been demonstrated that combining IJV POCUS with physical examination enhances the specificity of RAP estimation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the various sonographic techniques available for estimating RAP from the internal jugular vein, drawing upon existing data.
