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Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies utilizing contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and shear wave elastography (SWE) to evaluate congestion in adult HF patients, synthesizing evidence up to July 2025. Results: The integrated evidence demonstrates that CEUS and SWE provide distinct, complementary quantitative data. CEUS acts as a functional pillar, detecting microvascular congestion through parameters like prolonged hepatic vein transit time. SWE serves as a structural pillar, quantifying tissue stiffness that correlates with central venous pressure, tracks decongestion, and independently predicts adverse outcomes. Together, they differentiate reversible hemodynamic congestion from irreversible fibrotic remodeling across the liver, spleen, kidneys, and heart. Conclusions: Integrating CEUS and SWE into a multi-parametric ultrasound framework provides a comprehensive, bedside assessment of systemic congestion in HF. 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