Pathophysiology of congestive heart failure in ESRD.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) represents the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet tissue requirements for oxygen, resulting in a discrepancy between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. It can result from any clinical situation that alters myocardial performance, including end stage renal disease (ESRD). The purpose of this article is to describe the pathophysiology of CHF, major signs and symptoms, medical management, and nursing interventions in patients with ESRD.
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University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff, USA.
D003663:Decision Trees; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*