CLINICAL: Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
How is heart failure defined?
A
A syndrome characterised by several features
- shortness of breath
- exercise limitation
- clinical signs of peripheral/pulmonary congestion
- secondary to cardiac abnormalities (structure and function)
2
Q
What is a strong suggestion of right sided heart failure?
A
Raised BNP
3
Q
What are two types of heart failure?
A
Reduced EF: systolic failure, less blood pumped out and weaker ventricles. Large heart, thin walled.
