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FAILURE
ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA : Dyspnea, orthopnea, rales
Diuretics
Oxygen therapy
Digoxin
NO/intravenous prostacyclin
CARDIAC TAMPONADE
Cardiac causes:
ACS
Syndrome X
Pericarditis
MVP
Aortic stenosis
Hypertrophic cardiomypathy
Aortic causes:
Aortic dissection
Penetrating ulcer of aorta
Pulmonary causes :
Embolism
Gastrointestinal causes:
Esophageal spasm, reflux
Gastritis, gastric ulcer
Cholecystitis
Costochondritis :
Tietzes syndrome
Neurologic causes :
Cervical spondylosis
Other compression neuropathy
Herpes
Psychological causes :
Panic disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Hysteria
ECG
Beta-blockers
Morphine sulfate
- May be administered with nitrates.
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
Diagnosis :
Decreased urine output(<30 mL/h)
Impaired mental function
Cool extremities
Distended neck vein (jugular vein)
Hypotension with evidence of peripheral and
pulmonary venous congestion.(Syst.BP <80 mmH
or syst.BP <90 mmHg with medication/IABP)
Cardiac index <2,2 L/min/m2
Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) >18 m