Clinical Syndrome of Heart Failure - HF 2 Flashcards
1
Q
NYHA functional class that is symptomatic with moderate exertion
A
- II
2
Q
NYHA functional class that is symptomatic with minimal exertion
A
- III
3
Q
NYHA functional class that is symptomatic at rest
A
- IV
4
Q
distended jugular veins is a symptom of
A
- right heart failure
5
Q
pulmonary rales is a symptom of
A
- left heart failure
6
Q
hepatomegaly is a symptom of
A
- right heart failure
7
Q
S3 or S4 gallop is a symptom of
A
- left heart failure
8
Q
peripheral edema is a symptom of
A
- right heart failure
9
Q
orthopnea is a symptom of
A
- left heart failure
10
Q
the most common cause of right heart failure
how
A
- left heart failure
- leads to pulmonary artery pressure which increases afterload on right ventricle
11
Q
most common presenting symptom of heart failure is
A
- dyspnea on exertion
12
Q
heart failure with preserved ejection fraction often due to
A
- diastolic dysfunction
13
Q
S3 heart sound due to
A
- early diastolic filling of a volume overloaded ventricle
14
Q
S4 heart sound due to
A
- late diastolic filling/atrial contraction into a stiff ventricle
15
Q
what can echocardiogram determine in heart failure that is very helpful
A
- ejection fraction
