Heart Failure Flashcards

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1
Q

what happens during heart failure

A

heart cannot be restored to health

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2
Q

what is needed when your heart fails

A

a dead donors heart with 16 same antigens

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3
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if a donors heart is not available what else is used

A

an artificial heart

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4
Q

what is an artificial heart like

A

needs power source and is metal. doesn’t respond to exercise doesn’t have SSN (suprasternal notch)

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