VExUS in Cirrhosis
Earlier, we discussed the utility of POCUS in evaluating hemodynamic acute kidney injury in cirrhosis. The following images were obtained from a patient with alcoholic liver cirrhosis, who had been […]
VExUS flash cards
In the previously posted videos and articles, we talked about the normal Doppler patterns of major abdominal veins used for VExUS grading and how they transition with increasing right atrial […]
VExUS case studies
The VExUS panel meets again in this webinar organized by Kosmos. In this video, Dr. Rola discusses a case where VExUS guided management in the acute setting (start to approx […]
Kosmos panel discussion on VExUS
Brief lectures on the importance of venous congestion, Doppler flow patterns, clinical indications of VExUS and technique followed by Q&A session.
VExUS + POCUS in Acute Kidney Injury: Recorded Lectures
Here is the video comprising of two presentations given during the MetroHealth Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, December 2020. Lecture 1: (starts 00:00) – Bedside assessment of venous congestion: VExUS by […]
What is VExUS?
VExUS is venous excess ultrasound grading system intended to quantify systemic venous congestion, which is particularly important in patients with tenuous fluid volume status (e.g. those with right sided heart […]
Basics of Doppler Ultrasound
Doppler ultrasonography (DUS) is used to identify the blood flow, quantify it as well as evaluate the flow pattern. In Nephrology practice, it is mainly used in the assessment of […]