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Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... (Sens. 81% for acute ... Kerley B lines, alveolar ... effusions). 1/5 pts w/ acute ... HF → no signs of
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
(alveolar edema ... dyspnoe due to acute ... The following signs ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Alveolar
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
can "recruit" alveoli ... cardiogenic pulmonary edema ... exacerbation (often w/ acute ... COPD) • Other acute ... status • Won't Work
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... are excellent at evaluating ... Cardiac cath if acute ... #heartfailure #chf ... #pharmacology