CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HEART FAILURE Flashcards

1
Q

presenting symptoms of HF?

A

fluid accumulation

inability to increase CO

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2
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physical exam in HF?

A
crackles 
S3 gallop
wheezing 
JVD
hepatomegaly'
tender, pulsatile liver
ascites
peripheral edema
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3
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chest radiograph findings?

A

infilitrates
effusions
cardiomegaly

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4
Q

assessment of volume status based on three pressures?

usually assessed how?

A

RA (CVP) pressure

pulmonary artery pressure

pulmonary artery occlusion pressure

*PAOP
excludes back pressure on catheter by rest of pulmonary circulation

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5
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BNP is released from where?

A

heart, especially the ventricles and is released due to high ventricular pressure

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6
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effects of natriuretic peptides?

A

natriuresis and diuresis

vasodilation

protection against collagen accumulation and pathologic remodeling

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