Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema

Authors

Kevin C. King
Samuel Goldstein, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

King KC, Goldstein S. Congestive Heart Failure And Pulmonary Edema. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; September 19, 2022.

Affiliations

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Abstract

Heart failure is a growing public health problem and is now the most common cause of hospitalizations in the U.S. among patients 65 years and older. The increasing prevalence of heart failure in the population is most likely secondary to the aging of the population, increased risk factors, better outcomes for acute coronary syndrome survivors, and a reduction in mortality from other chronic conditions. Healthcare providers should be familiar with the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of heart failure because of the morbidity, mortality, and projected increased prevalence of the condition.

Document Type

Book Chapter

PubMed ID

32119444

Book Chapter/Book Details

StatPearls Publishing. Treasure Island (FL)