Emerging Concepts in Acute Heart Failure: From the Pathophysiology to the Clinical Case Based Approach
Journal Title: International Journal of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Acute heart failure (AHF) represents a heterogeneous clinical syndrome, comprising new or worsening signs and symptoms on a background of stable chronic heart failure (HF), as well as new-onset HF. In either clinical picture, urgent care is crucial. Given the variety of clinical scenario, stratifying patient subgroups on a pathophysiologic base can help direct appropriate therapy. This manuscript recapitulates the current indication, with the aim to define a rational basis for a patient-oriented approach to treatment of AHF.
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