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==Therapy of acute heart failure==
==Therapy of acute heart failure==
[[Image:acute_hf_flowchart.svg|400px|thumb|'''Figure 7.''' Flowchart acute HF.]]
When severe symptoms of heart failure quickly develop over time, it is termed acute heart failure. In Table 6, common acute HF medications and their recommended doses are summarized. In Figure 7, a flowchart for the treatment of acute HF is depicted. The mainstay of acute heart failure therapy includes diuretics, vasodilators, inotropics and vasopressors. Moreover, oxygen and morphine can be added.  
When severe symptoms of heart failure quickly develop over time, it is termed acute heart failure. In Table 6, common acute HF medications and their recommended doses are summarized. In Figure 7, a flowchart for the treatment of acute HF is depicted. The mainstay of acute heart failure therapy includes diuretics, vasodilators, inotropics and vasopressors. Moreover, oxygen and morphine can be added.  
[[Image:acute_hf_flowchart.svg|400px|thumb|'''Figure 7.''' Flowchart acute HF.]]


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