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'''''Synonyms and Related Key Words:''''' CHF; pump failure; left heart failure; chronic heart failure; acute heart failure; LV dysfunction; LV failure; impaired filling; reduced cardiac output | '''''Synonyms and Related Key Words:''''' CHF; pump failure; left heart failure; chronic heart failure; acute heart failure; LV dysfunction; LV failure; impaired filling; reduced cardiac output |
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Congestive Heart Failure Microchapters |
Pathophysiology |
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Differentiating Congestive heart failure from other Diseases |
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Congestive heart failure On the Web |
Risk calculators and risk factors for Congestive heart failure |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [3]; Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [4]
Synonyms and Related Key Words: CHF; pump failure; left heart failure; chronic heart failure; acute heart failure; LV dysfunction; LV failure; impaired filling; reduced cardiac output
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Systolic dysfunction | Diastolic dysfunction
Causes
Differentiating Chronic Heart Failure from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Clinical Assessment | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Echocardiography | Cardiac MRI | Exercise Stress Test | Myocardial Viability Studies | Cardiac Catheterization | Endomyocardial biopsy
Treatment
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Medical Therapy:
- Acute Pharmacotherapy
- Chronic Pharmacotherapy Overview: Diuretics | ACE Inhibitors | Angiotensin receptor blockers | Aldosterone Antagonists | Beta Blockers | Ca Channel Blockers | Nitrates | Hydralazine | Positive Inotropics | Anticoagulants | Antiarrhythmic Drugs | Nutritional Supplements | Hormonal Therapies | Lifestyle modification
Exercise Training
Surgical Therapy:
- Biventricular Pacing or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) | Implantation of Intracardiac Defibrillator | Ultrafiltration | Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) | Cardiac Transplantation | Cardiac Surgery
ACC/AHA Guideline Recommendations
Hospitalized Patients
Patients With a Prior MI
Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention
Stage A: Patients at High Risk for Developing Heart Failure
Treatment of Hypertension | Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus | Management of Metabolic Syndrome | Management of Atherosclerotic Disease | Control of Conditions That May Cause Heart Failure | ACC/AHA Guideline Recommendations
Stage B: Patients with Cardiac Structural Abnormalities
Stage C: Patients with Current or Prior Heart Failure Symptoms
Stage D: Patients with Refractory End-stage Heart Failure
Implementation of Practice Guidelines
End-Of-Life Considerations
Specific Groups
Special Populations | Patients who have concomitant disorders | Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Patient with CHF
Sources
- The ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult [1]
- 2009 focused update: ACCF/AHA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines: developed in collaboration with the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation [2]
References
- ↑ Hunt SA, Abraham WT, Chin MH, Feldman AM, Francis GS, Ganiats TG et al. (2005) ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure): developed in collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society. Circulation 112 (12):e154-235. DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.167586 PMID: 16160202
- ↑ Jessup M, Abraham WT, Casey DE, Feldman AM, Francis GS, Ganiats TG et al. (2009) 2009 focused update: ACCF/AHA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines: developed in collaboration with the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Circulation 119 (14):1977-2016. DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.192064 PMID: 19324967