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Ep 197 Acute Heart Failure Risk Stratification and Disposition

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Troponin Levels and Heart Failure Risks

This chapter explores the critical implications of mildly elevated troponin levels in acute heart failure, highlighting increased mortality risks and the importance of cardioreno syndrome. It also evaluates the Ottawa Heart Failure Score, particularly the walk test, and discusses the limitations of existing assessment tools and biomarkers in predicting patient outcomes.

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