Lung Ultrasound Comet Tails — Technique and Clinical Significance
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While often overlooked by traditional echocardiography, the lungs and evaluation of extrava‐ scular lung water (EVLW) can be assessed by direct visualization with relatively simple ultrasonographic techniques. The results can help guide clinicians towards the cause of a patient’s dyspnea and in the case of pulmonary edema even semi-quantitatively asses EVLW. Additionally the exam can be repeated as often as necessary to monitor response to treatment without fear of subjecting the patient to ionizing radiation associated with conventional chest radiography.
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