Chronic heart failure Flashcards

1
Q

presentation

A
SOB on exertion 
cough - frothy white/pink sputum
orthopnoea
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
peripheral oedema
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea

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sudden waking at night severe SOB and cough

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diagnosis

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examination
BNP
echo
ecg

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4
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causes

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IHD
valvular disease
hypertension arrhythmia’s

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5
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what valve disease and arrhythmia are common causes?

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aortic stenosis

AF

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6
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management

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yearly vaccine
ACEI - ramirpil 10mg
beta blocker 10mg
Aldosterone antagonist - spironolactone
loop diuretic - furosemide
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