Preferred Label : vena cava sign;
Definition : Inferior vena cava is dilated and respiratory variability is lost on an ultrasound.
Suggests hepatomegaly due to right heart failure.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35684;
Associated condition(s)
Inferior vena cava is dilated and respiratory variability is lost on an ultrasound.
Suggests hepatomegaly due to right heart failure.
