I50.9Dagger codeAsterisk code
Heart failure, unspecified
Heart failure
Cited in 5 documents
- GuidelinesCardiac Failure, Congestive (CCF), AdultsCardiac Failure, Congestive
- GuidelinesHeart Disease in PregnancyStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesHeart FailureDescription Diagnostic Criteria ICD-10 code: I50.9 DESCRIPTION Clinical syndrome reflecting the inability of the myocardium to meet the oxygen and nutritional/metabolic requirements of the body. Causes include: volume overload: L-R shunt lesions mitral/aortic regurgitation pump failure: myocarditis/cardiomyopathy high output failure: septicaemia severe anaemia DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical A
- GuidelinesHeart Failure, Acute With Pulmonary OedemaGeneral and supportive measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: I50.9 GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Treat the underlying disorder/condition. Where the primary cause of acute pulmonary oedema is renal failure, treat as per renal failure. See: Acute kidney injury. Restrict fluids, beware of IV fluids. Place patient in an upright or semi-upright sitting position. Intubation and ventilation may be
- GuidelinesHeart Failure, Maintenance TherapyGeneral and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: I50.9 GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Recognise and treat the underlying condition, e.g. infection, hypertension, cardiac tamponade, fluid overload. Fluid restriction (75% of daily requirements) – but not at the expense of adequate caloric intake. Ensure adequate nutrition; tube-feeding may be necessary. Monitor blood