Heart Failure Flashcards
Define heart failure
Define congestive heart failure
What are the two main types of heart failure
What are the key markers of heart failure
What are the common causes of heart failure
What are the rare causes of heart failure
Explain neurohormonal activation
What are the primary symptoms of heart failure
What are the pulmonary symptoms of heart failure
What are the fluid overload symptoms
What are the other symptoms of heart failure
What are the physical exam findings for heart failure
Heart failure diagnosis includes what
Blood tests
Echocardiogram
Imaging test
List the blood tests for heart failure diagnosis
Explain echocardiogram as heart failure diagnosis
Exp,son the imaging tests for heart failure diagnosis
What are the treatment goals for heart failure
List the lifestyle changes to prevent heart failure
Explain how to prevent heart failure in terms of high cholesterol and diabetes
Explain the drugs to be avoided during heart failure
What is the ACCF/AHA classification of heart failure
What is the NYHA classification of heart failure
What are the key considerations for HF management
What is the first line therapy for HFrEF