| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5683452 | Revista Clínica Española | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, we review the concept, clinical characterisation and identification of venous congestion. We update current knowledge on its importance in the pathophysiology of acute heart failure and its involvement in the prognosis. We pay special attention to the relationship between abdominal congestion, the pulmonary interstitium as filtering membrane, inflammatory phenomena and renal function impairment in acute heart failure. Lastly, we review decongestion as a new therapeutic objective and the measures available for its assessment.
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Authors
J. Rubio Gracia, M. Sánchez Marteles, J.I. Pérez Calvo,