Should diuretic therapy be prescribed in the ED management of patients with acute heart failure syndromes?
This guideline is intended for adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms or signs suggestive of acute heart failure. Note: This guideline is not intended to address the care of those patients presenting with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction, high-output heart failure, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, valvular emergencies, or the care of pediatric patients.