Acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock: a multidisciplinary practical guidance


Mebazaa A., Tolppanen H., Mueller C., Lassus J., DiSomma S., Baksyte G., ...More

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE, vol.42, no.2, pp.147-163, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00134-015-4041-5
  • Journal Name: INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.147-163
  • Keywords: Heart failure, Cardiogenic shock, Emergency, Treatment
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Acute heart failure (AHF) causes high burden of mortality, morbidity, and repeated hospitalizations worldwide. This guidance paper describes the tailored treatment approaches of different clinical scenarios of AHF and CS, focusing on the needs of professionals working in intensive care settings.