Heart Failure Triggers

Heart Failure: “Sneaky” Triggers and Clinical Pearls

emDocs - July 2, 2018 - By Karz J & Bucher J-  Edited by Koyfman A & Long B

"...Key Points:

• Always address ABCs.
• Rule out more common causes of acute decompensated heart failure first (respiratory illnesses, arrhythmias, renal failure, ACS, uncontrolled HTN, medication non-compliance, and dietary indiscretions).
• Consider reversible causes of HF (e.g., NSAIDs, alcohol) and stop the offending agent.
• There may be more than one precipitant leading to acute decompensated heart failure.
• Always evaluate for ACS."