chf Flashcards
1
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Types of HF
A
Left sided heart failure - failure to pump out to system
Right sided HF - From LHF, fluids back up in the body
CHF - Fluid collects mainly in lungs and other tissue
2
Q
Causes of LSHF
A
IHD Longterm HBP Dilated cardiomyopathy Aortic Stenosis Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
3
Q
Signs
A
Pulmonary Oedema Dyspnoea Orthopnea Crackles Haemoptysis Arrthymias
4
Q
Medications
A
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
5
Q
Causes of RSHF
A
LSHF L - R shunt - from septal defects Cor Pulmonale - from chronic lung disease Hepatosplenomegaly Ascites Pitting oedema
