Acute Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock

There’s minimal or no role for the administration of loop diuretics (Furosemide/Lasix) early in the management of Acute Pulmonary Edema. The majority of patients aren’t volume overloaded.
Immediate care should focus on Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation and administration of nitroglycerin.
In patients with End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis is what’s ultimately going to fix the patient.

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