Protocolo diagnóstico de la insuficiencia cardiaca aguda y sus complicaciones
- Rodríguez Gabella, T.
- Martín Moreiras, Javier
- Cruz González, Ignacio
- Pabón Osuna, Pedro
- Martín Luengo, Cándido
ISSN: 0304-5412
Year of publication: 2013
Issue Title: Enfermedades cardiovasculares (I): insuficiencia cardiaca
Series: 11
Issue: 35
Pages: 2162-2165
Type: Article
More publications in: Medicine: Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado
Abstract
The Acute Heart Failure (AHF) prognosis depends on its early diagnosis and rapid onset of appropriate treatment. AHF symptoms often are nonspecifics, and sometimes common with other highly prevalent diseases. Differential diagnosis is based on complete anamnesis (history), accurate physical examination and evaluation of additional tests. Precipitating factors should be identified for early stabilization of the clinical. Echocardiography, as a diagnostic tool, plays a major role in the final diagnosis of AHF and related complications.