High-output heart failure

Background

  • High metabolic state or shunting of blood increasing cardiac demand

Clinical Features

  • Dyspnea, fatigue, peripheral edema
  • Warm and well-perfused extremities
  • Bounding pulse with wide pulse pressure

Differential Diagnosis

Disposition

  • Admit

See Also

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