AI Article Synopsis
- Mortality from cardiogenic shock can be as high as 80%.
- The "IVC level sign," observed on contrast-enhanced CT, indicates specific hemodynamic changes associated with this condition.
- Quickly identifying the IVC level sign is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Article Abstract
Mortality associated with cardiogenic shock can reach 80%. Although most often diagnosed clinically, the hemodynamics of cardiogenic shock may manifest on contrast-enhanced computed tomography as dependent layering of contrast within the inferior vena cava (IVC), a finding referred to as the "IVC level sign." Herein we present 2 cases of the IVC level sign. Swift recognition of the IVC level sign and awareness of its dire prognostic implications is essential for achieving the best patient outcomes.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250913 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2018.10.021 | DOI Listing |
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