Point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology: A private practice viewpoint

Figure 7 Point-of-care ultrasound images demonstrating findings suggestive of elevated cardiac filling pressures. A: Right pleural effusion and ascites as seen on right upper quadrant lateral scan plane; B: A dilated internal jugular vein (IJV) at the cricoid cartilage level with a head angle of approximately 45 degrees consistent with elevated right atrial pressure. Adjacent carotid artery (CA) is seen: C: Parasternal long axis cardiac view showing a qualitatively dilated left atrium; D: Lung ultrasound image demonstrating vertical B-lines (arrowhead) indicative of elevated extravascular lung water. LA: left atrium; Ao: Aorta; LV: Left ventricle; RVOT: Right ventricular outflow tract.