Acute Heart Failure
1. Definition
Acute Heart Failure is a sudden condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to
meet the body's needs, leading to fluid accumulation in lungs and other tissues.
2. Types
1. Acute Left-Sided Heart Failure
2. Acute Right-Sided Heart Failure
3. Acute Congestive Heart Failure
3. Causes & Risk Factors
A. Causes
• Myocardial infarction
• Severe hypertension
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmias
• Congenital heart disease
B. Risk Factors
1. Modifiable Risk Factors
• Smoking
• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Alcohol consumption
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Stress
1. Definition
Acute Heart Failure is a sudden condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to
meet the body's needs, leading to fluid accumulation in lungs and other tissues.
2. Types
1. Acute Left-Sided Heart Failure
2. Acute Right-Sided Heart Failure
3. Acute Congestive Heart Failure
3. Causes & Risk Factors
A. Causes
• Myocardial infarction
• Severe hypertension
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmias
• Congenital heart disease
B. Risk Factors
1. Modifiable Risk Factors
• Smoking
• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Alcohol consumption
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Stress