HEART-FAILURE-AND-IT-S-MANAGEMENT-1-

Nabaggala Norah Namuyaba, Amayubo Ben

This document provides a comprehensive overview of heart failure, starting with a detailed case presentation of a patient with a history of hypertension and heart disease. It delves into the definition, various classifications (left, right, biventricular, acute vs. chronic), and the ACC/AHA staging of heart failure. The presentation outlines the clinical signs and symptoms, including those related to fluid accumulation and decreased cardiac output, as well as diagnostic investigations. Finally, it details the management strategies, including pharmacological treatments like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and other agents, alongside non-pharmacological interventions and potential complications.