Diseases
cardiac decompensation
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Overview
By cardiac decompensation is meant a combination of symptoms and signs that indicate that the heart by reason of its abnormal condition no longer is able to maintain an efficient circulation. In cardiac decompensation is not included the circulatory failure of acute infectious diseases.
Symptoms
- dyspnea
- orthopnea
- paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (pnd)
- peripheral edema
- nausea/vomiting
Causes
- the most common causes are medication and dietary noncompliance; however, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, and infections such as endocarditis may also cause acute decompensated heart fail
Risk factors
- high blood pressure
- acute coronary syndrome
Diagnosis
- physical exam
- signs and symptoms
- echocardiogram.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is cardiac decompensation?
By cardiac decompensation is meant a combination of symptoms and signs that indicate that the heart by reason of its abnormal condition no longer is able to maintain an efficient circulation. In cardiac decompensation is not included the circulatory failure of acute infectious diseases.
What are the symptoms of cardiac decompensation?
dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (pnd), peripheral edema, nausea/vomiting
What causes cardiac decompensation?
the most common causes are medication and dietary noncompliance; however, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, and infections such as endocarditis may also cause acute decompensated heart fail
Which medicines are used for cardiac decompensation?
dobutamine
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