Tad bit confused about compensated CHF vs decompensated CHF

[PokerDoc]

I know you can use B-blockers in compensated and that theyre contraindicated in decompensated, but my understanding gets a little blurry after that.. can anyone fill in the gap for me? thanks

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DIT dude said that since your contractility is already compromised, you wouldn't want B-blockers to compromise it even more. Mainly you want to avoid pulmonary edema, since there are already likely issues with dyspnea, and what not.

 

[PokerDoc]

DIT dude said that since your contractility is already compromised, you wouldn't want B-blockers to compromise it even more. Mainly you want to avoid pulmonary edema, since there are already likely issues with dyspnea, and what not.

lmao i just read this in my DIT notes right after making the post.. go me

 

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