Chapter 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Heart failure occurs when

A

The heart muscle is impaired and no longer pumps sufficient blood to the body tissues and organs

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2
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Heart failure can result from

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Almost any kind of CVD

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3
Q

Most common types of heart failure

A

MI and hypertension

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4
Q

Heart failure is also associated with…

A

Thyroid disease , renal insufficiency and pulmonary disease

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5
Q

Heart failure presents during

A

Exertion

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6
Q

What can exacerbate heart failure in a dental setting!?

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Physiological and psychological stress

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7
Q

Heart failure can lead to

A

Pulmonary edema

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8
Q

Left Ventricular Heart Failure occurs when

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There is inability of the left ventricle to pump blood to the body tissues

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9
Q

Left Ventricular Heart Failure results in

A

Cardiac output

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10
Q

Left Ventricular Heart Failure USUALLY occurs

A

Before RIGHT ventricular heart failure

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11
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Blood coming to the Left Ventricular may back up fluid ….

A

And it leaks into the lungs

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12
Q

Pulmonary edema occurs when

A

Fluid leaks into the lungs

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13
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Left Ventricular Heart Failure SYMPTOMS…

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Feeling nonproductive .. Classic signs of dyspnea , Tachypnea and increased depth , AND a dry cough due to lung congestion

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14
Q

Left Ventricular Heart Failure when are these symptoms more predominant ??

A

At night time when the patient is supine !

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15
Q

More symptoms of Left Ventricular Heart Failure include

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Wheezing , pale , diaphoresis , increased BP , rapid pulse

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16
Q

Heart failure patients are classified as….

A

ASA III or IV , they often need oxygen

17
Q

RIGHT Ventricular Heart Failure usually Occurs AFTER

A

Left Ventricular Heart Failure

18
Q

Right Ventricular Heart Failure results in

A

The inability of the heart to pump blood from the systemic circulation to the lungs

19
Q

Right Ventricular Heart Failure also results in

A

Congestion in systemic venous system

20
Q

Fatigue and weakness is a symptom of

A

Right Ventricular Heart Failure

21
Q

Right Ventricular Heart Failure - a classic symptom IS

A

Peripheral edema

22
Q

Which side fails first ??

A

Left Ventricular Heart Failure