Burning issues in acute heart failure management

J A Ker; K Outhoff

Burning issues in acute heart failure management

J A Ker University of Pretoria
K Outhoff University of Pretoria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0851-4802

Keywords: Acute heart failure, pulmonary oedema, N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), loop diuretics, ivabradine, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)

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.

Author Biographies

J A Ker, University of Pretoria

Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa

K Outhoff, University of Pretoria

Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Published

2019-12-09

Issue

Vol 61 No 6: November/December 2019

Section

Review Articles

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