Heart Failure Flashcards

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Define heart failure

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Define congestive heart failure

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3
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What are the two main types of heart failure

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4
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What are the key markers of heart failure

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5
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What are the common causes of heart failure

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6
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What are the rare causes of heart failure

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7
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Explain neurohormonal activation

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8
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What are the primary symptoms of heart failure

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9
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What are the pulmonary symptoms of heart failure

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10
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What are the fluid overload symptoms

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11
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What are the other symptoms of heart failure

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12
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What are the physical exam findings for heart failure

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13
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Heart failure diagnosis includes what

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Blood tests
Echocardiogram
Imaging test

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14
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List the blood tests for heart failure diagnosis

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15
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Explain echocardiogram as heart failure diagnosis

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16
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Exp,son the imaging tests for heart failure diagnosis

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What are the treatment goals for heart failure

18
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List the lifestyle changes to prevent heart failure

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Explain how to prevent heart failure in terms of high cholesterol and diabetes

20
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Explain the drugs to be avoided during heart failure

21
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What is the ACCF/AHA classification of heart failure

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What is the NYHA classification of heart failure

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What are the key considerations for HF management

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What is the first line therapy for HFrEF

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What are other core medications used for HFrEF
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What are the additional medications based on patients needs
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What is a key point for the additional medications
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Explain managing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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Explain acute decompensated heart failure
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Explain Wet and warm ADHF
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Explain wet and cold ADHF
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Explain dry and cold ADHF
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Explain monitoring and follow up for chronic HF
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Explain monitoring and follow up for ADHF
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Explain non pharmacological management