Usefulness of Lung Ultrasound in Ambulatory Management of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Chronic Heart Failure, Lung; Congestive, Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Heart Failure focused on measuring Heart failure, Lung ultrasound, B-lines
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
(1) male and female aged between 18 and 90 years (2) signed written informed consent (3) history of HF for at least six months, (4) left ventricular ejection fraction < 45%, (5) adequate medical therapy for HF for at least two months.
Exclusion Criteria:
(1) concomitant enrollment in other clinical studies, or treatment with experimental drugs or devices within 30 days of clinical assessment, (2) inability to undergo to the planned follow-up and procedures (3) documented pulmonary infections (4) interstitial lung disease, class 4 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to GOLD guidelines (5) chronic dialysis.
Sites / Locations
- San Raffaele Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Group A
Group B
Group A includes patients undergoing lung ultrasound and physical examination.
Group B includes patients undergoing physical examination only.