Mecanismos fisiopatológicos, neurohormonales y objetivos terapéuticos en la insuficiencia cardiaca aguda

Abstract

who do not respond to treatment with diuretics. Intravenous vasodilators are the second most used drugs in the AHF for the relief of symptoms; however, there is no definitive evidence to confirm its beneficial effect. The use of inotropics should be reserved for patients with systolic dysfunction that affects the perfusion of vital organs. Ventricular assist devices and other forms of mechanical circulatory assistance can be used as a bridge treatment in selected patients.