Congestive heart failure Flashcards
1
Q
Left vs Right heart failure symptoms
A
left
- shortness of breath
-persistant cough
Right
- loss of appetite
- oedema
2
Q
medication treatment for heart failure
A
- furosemide = relieve oedema and breathlessness
- ace inhibitor for vasodilation
3
Q
Tests for heart failure
A
physical exam
medical history
ECG
Echocardiogram
Chest x-ray