cardiovascular history taking

Question 1

what is the pneumonic associated with left sided heart failure?

Answer 1

FORCED (fatigue, Orthopnea, Cyanosis/confusion, Extreme weakness, Dyspnea (nocturnal)

Question 2

what is the pneumonic associated with right sided heart failure?

Answer 2

BACONED (bloating, anorexia, cyanosis/cool legs, oliguria, Nausea, Oedema, Distented Neck and veins

Question 3

what is cor pulmonate and which type of oedema does it cause?

Answer 3

Cor pulmonate is a dysfunction of the structure and function of the right side of the heart usually caused by pulmonary hypertension (causes bilateral oedema)