Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Acute Heart Failure Syndromes

Patient Guideline Summary

Publication Date: June 23, 2022
Last Updated: March 3, 2023

Objective

Objective

This patient summary means to discuss key recommendations from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for the critical issues in the evaluation and management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department with acute heart failure syndromes. It is limited to adults 18 years of age and older and should not be used as a reference for children.