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What are the overall goals of treatment for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)?
What are the overall goals of treatment for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)?
- Reduce long-term mortality, stabilize vital signs, and prevent volume overload
- Relieve symptoms, improve hemodynamic stability, and reduce short-term mortality (correct)
- Stabilize blood pressure, improve renal function, and prevent fluid retention
- Increase exercise tolerance, prevent arrhythmias, and reduce long-term complications
When might admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) be required for a patient with acute decompensated heart failure?
When might admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) be required for a patient with acute decompensated heart failure?
- If the patient requires non-invasive monitoring of vital signs
- If the patient has a history of heart failure but is currently stable
- If the patient needs long-term observation for symptom management
- If the patient experiences hemodynamic instability requiring frequent monitoring of vital signs (correct)
What are symptoms of volume overload in acute decompensated heart failure?
What are symptoms of volume overload in acute decompensated heart failure?
- Chest pain, dizziness, and dry cough
- Dyspnea, peripheral edema, and poor appetite (correct)
- Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
- Hypotension, syncope, and tachycardia
What defines acute decompensated heart failure?
What defines acute decompensated heart failure?
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What may be required if a patient with acute decompensated heart failure experiences hemodynamic instability?
What may be required if a patient with acute decompensated heart failure experiences hemodynamic instability?
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