5 results
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
ejection fraction; GDMT ... heart failure; HFpEF ... ejection fraction; HFrEF ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Evaluation of Pulmonary ... Differentiate PAH ... Sanjiv Shah @HFpEF ... Echocardiography #diagnosis ... #cardiology #echocardiogram
Differentiating PAH from PVH - Echocardiography
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH):
 • RV size - Enlarged
 • LA
Differentiating PAH ... Sanjiv Shah @HFpEF ... #PVH #Echocardiogram ... #comparison #diagnosis ... #arterial #venous
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Pressures
Normal: RA 0-8, RV 15-25/0-8, Mean PAP <25, PCWP 8-12, Cardiac Index 2.6-4.2
HFrEF,
Pulmonary Artery ... 15-25/0-8, Mean PAP ... Index 2.6-4.2 HFrEF ... Arterial HTN Pulmonic ... Hemodynamics #Cardiology #diagnosis
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Management Principles

General Therapeutic Principles:
Reduce the congestive state 
 - Caution
Principles: Reduce the congestive ... sinus rhythm in atrial ... hypertension, pulmonary ... Management #Cardiology #HFpEF ... Diastolic #Treatment #HeartFailure