Femoral vein Doppler ultrasound for assessing venous congestion and right heart function: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Venous congestion is a major contributor to organ dysfunction in critically ill and perioperative patients. While Doppler-based ultrasound strategies such as VExUS are the focus of growing clinical and research interest, the common femoral vein (CFV) is a promising, easily accessible alternative window for assessing right heart function and volume status.

Objective

To map and synthesize current evidence on the use of common femoral vein (CFV) Doppler ultrasound to assess venous congestion, right heart function, and intravascular volume status in adult patients across perioperative, critical care, heart failure, and emergency care settings.

Design

Scoping review conducted according to the PRISMA-ScR guideline.

Review methods

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SUBMITTER: Melo RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804473 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature