Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
what happens during heart failure
A
heart cannot be restored to health
2
Q
what is needed when your heart fails
A
a dead donors heart with 16 same antigens
3
Q
if a donors heart is not available what else is used
A
an artificial heart
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)
