Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of congestive acute decompensated heart failure (preserved or reduced ejection fraction) requiring clinically indicated IV diuresis 2. Admission to coronary/cardiac intensive care unit or cardiac step down unit 3. Able to provide written informed consent 4. Anticipated need for IV diuretics \> 24 hrs Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prisoner, pregnancy or post-partum stage, or age \< 18 years 2. Known allergy to sensory material or gel 3. End stage renal disease or need for CRRT 4. Inability or contraindication to do a passive leg raise with both extremities (i.e., balloon pump, impella, spinal injury, amputation) 5. Other situation that might increase subject risk, interfere with study procedures, or confound study findings based on the opinion of the clinician/investigator 6. Inability to provide informed consent