About this ebook
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in Heart Failure: Practical Insights is a comprehensive, clinically focused guide designed to translate the principles and evidence of respiratory support into clear, actionable strategies for real-world heart failure care. This volume provides a structured approach to the use of NIV across acute and chronic settings, addressing one of the most critical intersections between cardiology and respiratory management.
From the pathophysiology of acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic pulmonary edema to the practical implementation of CPAP, BiPAP, adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV), and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), the book delivers a step-by-step framework for clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on selecting the right modality, initiating therapy safely, and optimizing treatment based on patient response.
Key areas covered include:
Indications, contraindications, and patient selection for NIV in heart failure
Practical initiation and monitoring protocols in emergency, ICU, and ward settings
Integration of NIV with pharmacological therapy and hemodynamic management
Troubleshooting common complications, including patient–ventilator asynchrony and intolerance
Application in special populations, including elderly patients, COPD overlap, and post-cardiac surgery
Chronic heart failure and sleep-disordered breathing, including central sleep apnea and Cheyne–Stokes respiration
The book is grounded in evidence-based medicine, with detailed discussion of randomized trials, meta-analyses, and contemporary guideline recommendations from major societies. Practical protocols, clinical algorithms, and case-based scenarios provide clinicians with tools that can be applied immediately at the bedside.
Special focus is given to clinical decision-making under pressure, helping clinicians determine when to initiate NIV, when to escalate care, and how to avoid delayed intubation in deteriorating patients.
Who This Book Is For
Cardiologists and heart failure specialists
Intensivists and critical care physicians
Emergency medicine clinicians
Respiratory physicians and therapists
Cardiology and critical care trainees
Key Features
Practical, step-by-step approach to NIV implementation
Integration of cardiology and respiratory physiology
Evidence-based guidance aligned with major international guidelines
Clinical algorithms, protocols, and real-world case studies
Coverage of both acute and chronic heart failure applications
