ABSTRACT

Although the majority of heart failure represents the exacerbation of chronic disease, about 20% will present as a first time diagnosis. And although there are a number of intravenous agents that can be used for acute decompensated heart failure, there are no national guidelines currently available. Edited by a well-known expert and his team of con

part |124 pages

PART I: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology

part |132 pages

PART III: Comorbidities in the Acute Heart Failure Patient

part |198 pages

PART IV: Treatment Strategies