CHF Flashcards
1
Q
Right side failure caused by
A
Left side failure
2
Q
Fluid retention due to
A
Ventricular dysfunction
3
Q
Dyspea due to
A
Left ventricular dysfunction
4
Q
LVF when ejection fraction
A
45-50%
5
Q
CHF sings, symptoms
A
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Cheyne stoles respiration
Clubbing of fingers
Pitting edema
6
Q
Dental tx on pts with symptomatic heart failure
A
Avoid elective
Emerg after talking to physician
Best treated in hospital
Avoid NSAID
Emerg 911, oxygen, nitroglycerin
