(2) emergent treatment for potentially lifethreatening conditions (e.g., shock, respiratory
failure)
Goals of Management
1. Stabilize hemodynamic derangements
2. Identify and treat reversible precipitating
factors
3. Prevent disease progression and relapse
Hemodynamic Profiles in Acute HF
Pharmacotherapy of Acute HF
VASODILATORS
Nitroglycerin
Nitroprusside
Nesiritide
Dobutamine
Milrinone
Levosimendan
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Phenylephrine
Vasopressin
Support systemic BP
Hemodynamic Profiles in Acute HF
Cardiac transplantation
Patient education