Table 1.
Right-sided assessment: sensitivity and specificity for variables predicting right atrial pressure > 7 mmHg
| Sensitivity, % | Specificity, % | Setting assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical variable | |||
| JVP > 7 mmHg | 48 | 78 | Advanced chronic HF |
| Jugular venous reflux | 50 | 75 | Advanced chronic HF |
| Hepatomegaly | 51 | 62 | Advanced chronic HF |
| Edema | 10 | 94 | Advanced chronic HF |
| Echocardiographic variable | |||
| Collapse (< 40%) IVC | 12 | 27 | Advanced chronic HF |
| Inspiratory diameter IVC < 12 mm | 67 | 91 | Advanced chronic HF |
JVP, jugular venous pressure; HF, heart failure; IVC, inferior vena cava.