Description: Acute decompensated heart failure can present as a medical emergency requiring medications for quick stabilization of the patient. This presentation will review special situations within acute decompensated heart failure including flash pulmonary edema and sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE), with a focus on the mechanism, evidence, and application of vasodilating medications.

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Speaker: Dylan Sarocco, PharmD, PGY2 Cardiology Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.  

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Identify the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and hemodynamics of acute decompensated heart failure including flash pulmonary edema and sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE). 
  • Evaluate pharmacologic treatment options for acute decompensated heart failure and SCAPE, including vasodilators and loop diuretics.  
  • Compare the role of high-dose nitroglycerin versus stand therapy and other vasodilators. 
  • Analyze treatment strategies for acute decompensated heart failure using guideline-based recommendations and literature. 

 

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
12/18/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
St. Luke’s Medical Center, MOB2 – Family Practice Lower Level and Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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