The present disclosure describes systems and methods for assessing andmanagingcongestive heart failure in a patient using an electronic device (e.g. mobilephone,computer, tablet, etc.) running software in the form of computer-readableinstructions(such as a mobile application, etc.). Through the application, a user (e.g.the patient)of the electronic device can record a video of jugular venous pulsations inthe patient'sneck region. The video data can be analyzed and used to assess whether thepatientis experiencing congestive heart failure. A recommended action is determinedandpresented to the patient.