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Management of Acute Heart Failure

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Acute heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that results from impaired cardiac performance, either in the setting of preserved or reduced contractile function. A systematic history and physical examination is required to rapidly diagnose acute heart failure, as prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid progressive hemodynamic and sometimes electrical decompensation, which can result in shock or death. While the mainstay of acute therapy includes diuretics and vasodilators, more severe or refractory cases can require inotropes or mechanical circulatory support.

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    Jason N. Katz

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Means, G.T., Katz, J.N. (2020). Management of Acute Heart Failure. In: Hyzy, R.C., McSparron, J. (eds) Evidence-Based Critical Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26710-0_12

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