17. CHF Flashcards
1
Q
What EF is considered CHF
A
<50%
2
Q
L CHF is _____ cause
A
pulmonary
3
Q
4 s/s L ventricular CHF
A
- JVD
- FVE (fluid volume excess)
- rales
- S3 murmer
4
Q
R CHF is _____ cause
A
peripheral vascular
5
Q
2 s/s R ventricular CHF
A
- LE edema
- abd distention
6
Q
What is a normal EF
A
55-60% (Heart.org 55-70%)
7
Q
Reduced EF is d/t to _____ HF
A
HFrEF
- systolic
8
Q
HFrEF =
A
- ineffective contraction = ↓ O2 pumped = < 40%
9
Q
Preserved EF is d/t to _____ HF
A
HFpEF
- diastolic
10
Q
HFpEF =
A
- ineffective relaxation during filling = 40-49%
11
Q
2 Testings CHF
A
- BNP
- Echo
