Question 48 · LEK · Acute heart failure
A patient presenting symptoms of acute heart failure class II according to Forrester hemodynamic classification was referred to the cardiac intensive care unit. What kind of treatment will be the most appropriate?
- A. beta-blocker.
- B. only fluid transfusion.
- C. diuretics and vasodilators.
- D. diuretics and vasoconstrictors.
- E. fluid transfusion with beta-blocker administration.
Hint
Forrester classes combine perfusion (warm/cold) and congestion (dry/wet); identify which profile class II represents.
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