Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology ...

Congestive Heart failure : diagnosis , Pathophysiology ,Therapy, and Implications for Respiratory CareMichael S Figueroa MD and Jay I Peters MD FAARCI ntroductionPathophysiology of Congestive Heart FailureEvaluation of the Patient With Congestive Heart FailureTherapy for Congestive Heart FailurePulmonary Complications of Congestive Heart FailureExacerbations of Heart failure : Use of CPAP and NPPVS ummaryCongestive Heart failure (CHF) is a common clinical disorder that results in pulmonary vascularcongestion and reduced cardiac output. CHF should be considered in the differential diagnosis ofany adult patient who presents with dyspnea and/or respiratory failure . The diagnosis of heartfailure is often determined by a careful history and physical examination and characteristic chest-radiograph findings.

CHF should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any adult patient who presents with dyspnea and/or respiratory failure. The diagnosis of heart ... apnea, pulmonary edema, and pleural effusions. Continuous positive airway pressure and nonin- ... positive pleural pressure (as seen with dynamic hyperin-

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