POCUS-Guided Volume Assessment Using VExUS

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Originally recorded: April 20, 2026

This podcast episode focuses on expert perspectives on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation of venous congestion, including the venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) exam approach, as a practical bedside tool in different populations of patients who are critically ill. Two leading experts in this area, Abhilash Koratala, MD, and Eduardo Argaiz, MD, PhD, discuss the underlying physiology of venous congestion, key components of the exam, and real-world strategies for incorporating venous Doppler exam into clinical practice.

Presented by the Ultrasound and Chest Imaging Section of the CHEST Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network.

Moderators:
Matthew Barraza, MD, MS
Taro Minami, MD, FCCP
Madelyn Renzetti, MD, MHS-MedEd

Speakers:
Abhilash Koratala, MD
Eduardo Argaiz, MD, PhD