Wednesday, September 12, 2012

CHF




Outpatient Management
A-First visit

1- Clinical assessment
        a- Current symptoms
        b- Weight
        c- Stage or Functional Class


 
2- Criteria for Diagnosis 
 
 

3- Essential tests and investigation
-ECG
-Basic Labs
-BNP
-Echo for systolic vs. diastolic dysfunction

4-underlying etiology ischemic vs. non ischemic
 




5-cause of recent decompensation




6-Treatment
 
 


B-subsequent visits
f/u clinical    
symptom  signs


Medical Records points


Criteria for Clinical stability of Heart Failure




 

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