title: Acute decompensated heart failure.
abstract: This article defines acute decompensated heart failure. Additionally, it lists common precipitating factors and the clinical presentation. Proper diagnostic technique is highlighted, as are possible treatments.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Neuenschwander
authors.forename: Ragavendra R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Baliga
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000465:Algorithms; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D014665:Vasodilator Agents