Acute congestive heart failure: pharmacologic intervention

Acute CHF is a highly unstable condition that requires immediate pharmacologic intervention. Mechanisms that are normally used to control the release of neurohormones are impaired in CHF. Therapeutic interventions produce hemodynamic and clinical benefits in part by restoring a balance of the neuroh...

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Published inCritical care nursing clinics of North America Vol. 4; no. 2; p. 365
Main Author Kennedy, G T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1992
Subjects
Acute Disease
Cardiovascular Agents - therapeutic use
Drug Therapy, Combination
Heart Failure - drug therapy
Heart Failure - nursing
Heart Failure - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Acute CHF is a highly unstable condition that requires immediate pharmacologic intervention. Mechanisms that are normally used to control the release of neurohormones are impaired in CHF. Therapeutic interventions produce hemodynamic and clinical benefits in part by restoring a balance of the neurohormonal system. This balance is achieved by interfering with actions of vasoconstriction and potentiating the effects of vasodilation and contractility. To maintain an optimal healing atmosphere, the patient's individualized needs for social support and spiritual beliefs must be considered. How the patient perceives his or her illness may also impact patient hemodynamics and outcomes.
ISSN:0899-5885
DOI:10.1016/S0899-5885(18)30668-3