Burning issues in acute heart failure management

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Ker, James A.
Outhoff, Kim

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Medpharm Publications

Abstract

In general, heart failure is the end-stage manifestation of cardiovascular disease and is an important and increasing cause of morbidity worldwide. Acute heart failure, whether of new onset or an exacerbation of chronic heart failure, causes sudden congestion, typically presenting as pulmonary oedema. The mortality associated with acute heart failure is extremely high. Potentially life-saving treatments and other burning issues are highlighted in this review.

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Pulmonary oedema, N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), Loop diuretics, Ivabradine, Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), Acute heart failure

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Ker, J.A. & Outhoff, K. 2019, 'Burning issues in blood pressure control', South African Family Practice, vol. 61, no. 6, art. a5063, pp. 6-8.