Ker, James A.Outhoff, Kim2020-08-292020-08-292019-12Ker, J.A. & Outhoff, K. 2019, 'Burning issues in blood pressure control', South African Family Practice, vol. 61, no. 6, art. a5063, pp. 6-8.2078-6190 (print)1726-426X (online)10.4102/safp.v61i6.5063http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75969In 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.en© 2019 The Author(s).Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0].Pulmonary oedemaN-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)Loop diureticsIvabradineAngiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)Acute heart failureArticle