Algorithms in Heart Failure

DescriptionAlgorithms in Heart Failure provides the most recent advances in the management of heart failure.Presented in a “how to” approach, each chapter presents an algorithm that summarises the topic in discussion. The comprehensive text covers all aspects of heart failure treatment, from emergency care, through to long term care and management of complications.Authored by experts renowned in the field, led by Alan Maisel from University of California, this highly useful reference is enhanced by clinical illustrations and figures to assist learning.Key FeaturesWritten by experts, renowned in their areas of expertise, this book on heart failure elaborates on our current understanding of heart failureEach chapter incorporates an algorithm that summarizes the particular aspect in to an easy-to-understand and-follow formatState-of-the-art topics on various aspects of heart failure which are relevant in order to guide the clinical practitionersWell-organized content that has been divided based in to various stages of patient-care right from the emergency to the long –term care and management of complicationsEasy-to-follow and fluid scientific information, presented in a visually appealing, reader-friendly formatWell-illustrated with figures and algorithsm that summarize the in-depth discussions and enhance the learning experience.Table of ContentsHow to Evaluate Dyspnea in the Emergency DepartmentHeart Failure Disposition: When to Admit, When to Observe, and When to Discharge HomeUsing Natriuretic Peptides in the Emergency DepartmentThe Role of Ultrasound in the Management of Acute Heart FailureUse of Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis in the Dyspneic PatientMechanical Ventilation in Acute Heart Failure: The Role of NoninvasiveWhen to Employ Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cardiac, Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Heart FailureWhen to Discharge the Heart Failure PatientApproaches to Diuretics in the HospitalVasodilators in Acute Heart FailureWhen and How to Use Inotropes?Practical Approach to Hyponatremia in Heart FailureHeart Failure and Acute Coronary SyndromeEchocardiography: Getting It RightInitiation of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors and, Beta Blockers in Heart Failure: Putting Evidence into PracticeAtrial Fibrillation Done RightVentricular Tachycardia Done RightManagement of the Patient with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection FractionImplantable Cardioverter-defibrillator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure Patients: How to Choose the Right Device for the Right PatientsClinical Decision-making in the Outpatient Setting: The Use of Galectin-3ST2: How to Really Do It RightUsing Cardiac Troponin to Assist in the Management of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure-A Practical GuideHeart Failure in the Nursing Home SettingHeart Failure from the Nursing PerspectiveLeft Ventricular Assist Device Versus Transplantation: How to DecideApproach to Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Follow-up in Advanced Congestive Heart FailureHow to Approach Palliative and End-of-life CareHypertrophic CardiomyopathyTakotsubo CardiomyopathyMyocarditisAIDS-induced Cardiac Abnormalities and Heart FailureNew onset Cardiomyopathy: Biopsy or MRI and other Imaging Modalities