Cardiac asthma is a manifestation of acute or chronic heart failure that requires early recognition and differentiation from bronchial asthma to ensure timely cardiovascular management.
Timely recognition and differentiation of cardiac asthma from primary respiratory asthma is crucial for appropriate cardiovascular management and improved outcomes in heart failure patients.
Cardiac asthma is a clinical condition characterized by paroxysmal episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough that occur as a consequence of acute or chronic heart failure, particularly left ventricular dysfunction. Despite its name, it is not related to bronchial asthma but rather reflects pulmonary congestion and interstitial edema resulting from elevated left-sided cardiac filling pressures. This condition is frequently misdiagnosed as primary respiratory asthma, leading to delays in appropriate cardiovascular management. The present article reviews the underlying mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and modern management strategies of cardiac asthma in patients with heart failure. Emphasis is placed on early recognition and differentiation from bronchial asthma, as timely treatment of the underlying cardiac dysfunction significantly improves patient outcomes
Abduraimova et al. (Fri,) conducted a review in Cardiac asthma in patients with heart failure. Cardiac asthma is a manifestation of acute or chronic heart failure that requires early recognition and differentiation from bronchial asthma to ensure timely cardiovascular management.