Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Management

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Brandon gives a detailed lecture on managing heart failure in the ICU, starting with a case study of a 67-year-old male with acute dyspnea and edema. Diagnostics reveal jugular venous distension, elevated BNP, and heart conditions. The recommended diagnostic step is an echocardiogram to evaluate biventricular function. Brandon explains treatment strategies and the inefficacy of routine right heart catheterizations.<br /><br />He discusses another case of a 62-year-old male with acute heart failure, emphasizing the importance of aggressive and early treatment. Medications include loop diuretics, metoprolol, and SGLT2 inhibitors. The lecture covers diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to different types of heart failure, including the importance of addressing hypoperfusion and optimal use of medications. <br /><br />Brandon underscores rapid medication initiation and the significance of non-invasive tools like echocardiography for risk stratification and patient management. Lastly, he addresses advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques and criteria for cardiogenic shock, concluding the lecture with interactive case studies to reinforce key points.

Keywords

heart failure management

ICU

echocardiogram

medications

hemodynamic monitoring

case studies

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