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The distinctive phenotypes of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF), their presentations, and suggested therapeutic routes

#Phenotypes #HeartFailure
Heart Failure (ADHF ... CHF #Diagnosis #Management
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm

CHF, Cirrhosis - Fluid restriction
SIADH - Fluid restriction
 - Consider salt tablets if etiology
status turns off ADH ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Treatment decision making in ADHD without co-existing disorders #Management #Peds #PrimaryCare #ADHD #StimulantTherapy #Protocol #BMJ
decision making in ADHD ... co-existing disorders #Management ... #PrimaryCare #ADHD
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
majority of cases, ADH ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... antagonists: • Blocks ADH ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
thirst center • ADH ... with suppressed ADH ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... due to increased ADH ... Secondary #Diagnosis #Management
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
vaptans) • Blocks ADH ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Blood Pressure Management Guide
ß-blockers:
 • Metoprolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol
 • Bradycardia, heart
Blood Pressure Management ... , heart block, ADHF
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Heart Failure (ADHF ... presenting with ADHF ... suspected to be in ADHF ... differential #algorithm #management