Acute Heart Failure

Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Definitions of Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 5-6
Risk Stratification Models and Predictors of Mortality in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes, Based on United States Registries....Pages 7-12
Epidemiology and Management of Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Europ....Pages 13-19
Epidemiology and Management of Acute Decompensating Heart Failure in the Asia-Pacific Region....Pages 20-29
Peculiarities of Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Latin America and the Role of Chagas’ Disease....Pages 30-37
Normal Physiology and Pathophysiology of Left Ventricular Systole....Pages 43-51
Normal Physiology and Pathophysiology of Left Ventricular Diastole....Pages 52-62
Normal Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Right Ventricle....Pages 63-69
Myocardial Protection from Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury....Pages 70-86
Receptor Signaling Pathways in Heart Failure: Transgenic Mouse Models....Pages 89-111
Acute Heart Failure and Cardiac Remodeling....Pages 112-117
Reactive Oxygen Species in Heart Failure....Pages 118-123
Mitochondrion: Key Factors in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 124-133
Immune System Alterations in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 134-147
Organ Perfusion in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 148-156
Dyspnea: How to Differentiate Between Acute Heart Failure Syndrome and Other Diseases....Pages 161-167
Acute Heart Failure in the Setting of Acute Coronary Syndromes....Pages 168-182
Acute Heart Failure and Myocarditis....Pages 183-199
Management of Severe Acute Heart Failure....Pages 200-206
Cardiogenic Shock....Pages 207-220
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Arrhythmia in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 221-234
Right Ventricular Dysfunction in the Intensive Care Unit....Pages 237-246
Acute Pericardial Disease....Pages 247-254
Acute Pericardial Disease: Pericardiocentesis and Percutaneous Pericardiotomy....Pages 255-265
Severe Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy....Pages 269-290
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes and Endocrine Disorders....Pages 291-296
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in β-Thalassemia....Pages 297-305
Acute Heart Failure and Systemic Diseases....Pages 306-322
Acute Heart Failure in the Postoperative Period....Pages 323-332
Myocardial Dysfunction in Sepsis and Septic Shock....Pages 333-347
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes and Drug Intoxication....Pages 348-358
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders and Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 359-367
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in the Elderly....Pages 371-377
Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations....Pages 378-386
Front Matter....Pages 387-387
Esophageal Doppler: Noninvasive Estimation of Stroke Volume....Pages 391-396
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Output Monitoring: Pulse Contour and Pulse Power Analysis....Pages 397-405
Oxygen Saturation Measurements in Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 406-410
Pulmonary Artery Catheter in the Intensive Care Unit....Pages 411-423
Assessment of Critically Ill Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndromes Using Echocardiography Doppler....Pages 424-445
Portable Echocardiography and Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in the Emergency Room....Pages 446-450
Front Matter....Pages 387-387
Successful Analgesia and Sedation for Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 655-670
Coronary Angiography in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 451-454
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis in Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 455-467
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Testing in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit for the Patient with Acute Heart Failure....Pages 468-474
Noninvasive Ventilation and Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 477-485
Invasive Ventilation and Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 486-493
Chest X-Ray in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 494-499
Management of Volume Overload in Acute Heart Failure: Diuretics and Ultrafiltration....Pages 503-518
Role of Anemia in Acute and Chronic Heart Failure and the Role of Erythropoietin in Its Correction....Pages 519-527
Management of Chronic Heart Failure Therapy in the Setting of Acute Heart Failure....Pages 533-544
Nitrates in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure....Pages 545-550
Use of Nesiritide in the Management Algorithm of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure....Pages 551-563
Dobutamine in the Management of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 567-576
Therapeutic Role of Dopamine in Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 577-582
Vasopressors in Acute Severe Heart Failure....Pages 583-592
Calcium Sensitizer Levosimendan and Its Use in Acute Heart Failure and Related Conditions....Pages 595-607
Natriuretic Peptides....Pages 608-620
Vasopressin Antagonists in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 621-625
Endothelin Receptor Antagonists and Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 626-638
Antiplatelets and Anticoagulation in the Setting of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 639-652
Front Matter....Pages 387-387
Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 847-856
Role of Nursing in the Management of Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 857-866
Psychological Support in Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 867-875
Intraaortic Balloon Pump in the Management of Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 671-683
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 684-691
Acute Heart Failure Treatment and Brain Protection....Pages 692-703
End-of-Life Care for Critically Ill Patients with Heart Failure: A Multidisciplinary Viewpoint from the Intensive Care Unit....Pages 704-715
Mechanical Devices to Improve Circulation During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation....Pages 809-818
Pharmacology in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation....Pages 819-826
Role of Automated External Defibrillators in Acute Heart Failure Patients....Pages 827-836
Post-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Management in the Intensive Care Unit....Pages 837-843
Anesthesia for Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndromes....Pages 719-729
Mechanical Circulatory Support for Management of Cardiogenic Shock Beyond Intraaortic Balloon Pump Support and Inotropes....Pages 730-736
Role of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Heart Failure Syndrome and the Future of the Replacement Heart....Pages 737-747
Kidney in Acute Heart Failure....Pages 751-762
Acute Hypoxic Hepatitis and Hepatic Consequences of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 763-767
Lactate and Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 768-780
Glucose Disturbance and Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 781-785
Hyponatremia in the Setting of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 786-796
Pulmonary Disease in the Setting of Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 797-806
Front Matter....Pages 387-387
Nutrition in Acute Decompensation of Patients with Acute Heart Failure Syndrome....Pages 876-882
Classification of the Level of Evidence in International Guidelines for Acute and Chronic Heart Failure....Pages 885-891
Drug Development for Acute Heart Failure Syndromes: European Regulatory View....Pages 892-898
Drug Approval Process for Acute Heart Failure Syndrome in the United States....Pages 899-908
Back Matter....Pages 909-931