Mean Expiratory Diameter of the Inferior Vena Cava among Males and Females with CCF

Abstract

1. Abstract
1.1. Background: Dilatation of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is used as the ultrasonic diagnostic feature in patients suspected of congestive heart failure. The IVC diameter has being reported to vary among the various body surface Area (BSA) Knowledge of these variations is useful in precision diagnoses of CHF by imaging scientists.