Acute Heart Failure: Clinical Evaluation, Pathophysiology, and Evidence-Based Management

Definition & Epidemiology Acute heart failure (AHF) refers to the rapid onset or acute worsening of symptoms and/or signs of heart failure (HF), typically prompting urgent medical evaluation, emergency department…

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Management of Markedly Elevated Blood Pressure — Hypertensive Emergencies and Urgencies

I. Definition and Classification of Severely Elevated Blood Pressure Severely elevated blood pressure (SEBP) remains a common presenting condition in emergency departments and outpatient clinics. It is critical to distinguish…

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