Cardiac Cirrhosis Flashcards
1
Q
why does it occusr?
A
econdary to high right heart pressures
2
Q
what are some reasons for high right heart pressure? 4
A
Incompetent tricuspid valve
Congenital
Rheumatic fever
Constrictive pericarditis
3
Q
what are the signs ? 3
A
CCF, with too much ascites and or liver impairment
4
Q
what is the treatment?
A
- treat the cardiac conditions