Exam 2-Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What is preload?
A
amount of stretch in the heart at the end of diastole (affected by amount and pressure of blood returning to heart)
2
Q
What is afterload?
A
resistance within the vasculature
3
Q
Left sided HF signs/sx’s
A
- SOB, dyspnea, orthopnea
- crackles
- pallor
- weak pulses
- cool temp
- delayed cap refill
- fatigue/weakness
4
Q
RIght sided HF signs/sx’s
A
- JVD
- dependent edema
- hepatomegaly
- ascites
5
Q
Classification of HF
A
asymptomatic to marked signs/sx’s that impact daily life
6
Q
HF diagnostic testing
A
- Labs: BNP, CBC, FLP, glucose, liver function, renal function
- Imaging: echo, ekg
7
Q
HF meds
5
A
- ACE
- Beta blockers
- CCB
- Diuretics
- Digoxin
8
Q
HF risk factors
A
- CAD
- HTN
- DM
- metabolic syndrome
- obesity
- smoking
- high sodium intake
- sleep apnea
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