Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss an algorithm for bedside ultrasound examination in patients with heart failure, which consisting of three blocks: assessment of morphofunctional cardiac pathology, detection of hypertension in the heart chambers, and the presence of congestion. This protocol is based on the point-of-care ultrasound methodology and is designed for use by doctors of clinical non-ultrasound specialties. The protocol is presented in two variations: extended (for expert cardiological assessment) and short for emergency examination. The article provides brief information about the diagnosis, terminology, and classification of heart failure according to modern clinical guidelines.
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