CHF - right vs. left Flashcards
1
Q
pleural effusion
A
right
- blood builds up in vena cava and leads to fluid build up in thoracic body cavity
2
Q
Pulmonary edema
A
left
3
Q
severe ascites
A
right
- build up in abdominal cavities
4
Q
dyspnea
A
left
5
Q
tachypnea
A
left
6
Q
hepatomegaly
A
right
7
Q
exercise intolerance
A
left
8
Q
venous distension
A
right
- you’ll see the jugular pulsate with each pulse
9
Q
weight loss
A
right
10
Q
cyanosis
A
left
11
Q
weakness
A
both
12
Q
with Left Heart CHF, this valve is normally affected
A
AtrioVentricular/Mitral
13
Q
true or false: CHF can start on one side of the heart but progress to affecting both sides
A
true
