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Heart Failure Flashcards

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heart failure definition:

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-inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body

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myocardial failure definition:

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  • defective myocardial contraction

- results in heart failure!

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circulatory failure definition:

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  • a condition in which an abnormality of some circulatory component (heart, vessels, blood volume, etc) is responsible for inadequate cardiac output
    ex) hemorrhage
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prevalence of heart failure:

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  • 23million worldwide

- 4.7 million in US (1.5-2%)

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incidence of heart failure:

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-declining rates!!

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What is the neurohormonal mechanism of heart failure:

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1) activation of sympathetic nervous system (with a concomitant suppression of parasympathetic NS)
- Inc adrenergic activation = more circulating NE = peripheral vasoconstriction
- dec myocardial NE =we dont know why
- Beta1 stim= inc HR and contractility
- alpha1 stim=mild inc in tropism and peripheral vasoconstriction
2) activation of the renin-angitensin system (happens later)
- decreased renal perfusion
- dec Na in distal renal tubule
- inc adrenergic stim = inc renin release
- more antiotensin I=more antiotensin II = organ fibrosis (heart and kidney) & enhanced NE release

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Result of neurohormonal model in HF:

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  • peripheral arterial constriction
  • Na/Water retention
  • activation of inflammatory mediators of cardiac remodelling
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LV remodelling:

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1) dilation and shape change
- neurohormonal activation = changed function/shape
- pressure overload = parallel or concentric hypertrophy
- volume overload = SERIES or eccentric hypertrophy
- action potential prolongs in advanced HF (fetal gene activation)=contractile dysf
- contractile and reg proteins altered
- inc myocardial wall tension (LVEDV rises)
- MV regurg (papillary muscle separation)

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Backward HF:

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  • as the LV fails to completely eject its contents - blood accumulates in the LA
  • pressure rises in pulmonary circulation
  • trasudation of fluid into the pulmonary interstitium = pulmonary congestion/edema
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Forward HF:

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  • inadequate delivery of oxygen into arterial system (reduced cardiac output)
  • results in dec perfusion of vital organs + mental clouding, weakness, and Na/water retention
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RV HF -

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1) most often a consequence of LV failure with pulmonary congestion
2) results in SYSTEMIC CONGESTION
- hepatomegally, mesentery and bowel edema, leg edema, ascites
- fluid retention becomes generalized in RV failure

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LV heart failure is:

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-true congestive heart failure due to central venous congestion

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Systolic failure (LV):

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  • abnormal systoic function
  • high EDV in ventricles
  • poor perfusion –> na and water retained
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Diastolic failure (LV)

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  • abnormal diastolic filing (heart cant fill-heart isnt stretching well)
  • high LV filling pressure
  • eventual pulmonary and systemic congestion
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Pure R side failure due to

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corpulmonale!!

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Heart failure - precipitating causes:

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  • ischemia/infarction (MOST COMMON)
  • hypertension
  • arrhythmias (a fib)
  • infectious/inflammatory
  • pulmonary embolus
  • physical, emotional, environmental stress
  • cardiac toxins (chemo,alcohol)
  • high output states
  • reduction of therapy (LEAST COMMON)
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Symptoms of HF:

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1) short of breath (progressive)
- exertional
- paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- orthopnea
- resting dyspnea
2) diminished exercise capacity
3) fatigue/weakness
4) nocturia
5) CNS impairment (memory, insomnia)
6) symptoms of RV faiure

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Classification of HF:

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-class1=no limitation
-class2=slight limitation
(orginary activity causes symtpoms)
-class3=marked limitation
(Less than normal activity precipitate symptoms)
-class4=symptoms at rest

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Physical exam of HF patient:

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1) pallor, cool extremities
- sympathetic tone causes cutaneous vasoconstriction
2) Anxiety, dyspnea at rest
3) Pulses normal to rapid, weak
- fast pulse from sympathetic tone & low SV
4) blood pressure varies
5) Pulmonary rales as LV fails
6) elevated jugular pulsations in RV failure
7) kussmauls sign in RV failure
- venous return is enhanced with inhalation = jugular veins are distended (normally not)
8) hepatojugular REFLUX
- 60 sec of pressure on dome of liver=jugular venous pulses rise in the neck
9) congestive hepatomegaly
10) edema - symmetrical, pitting, dependent
11) pleural effusion
12) ascites

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cardiac exam of HF patient:

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  • cardiomegaly (apical impulse down and to the left)
  • S3 universal
  • S4 rare (not usually a poor compliance issue)
  • pulsus alternans
  • murmurs -systoc (MR, AS, TR) & diastolic (AI)
  • cardiac cachexia (late) - so much edema that the abdomen is full of fluid = cant eat
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Lab of HF patients:

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  • electrolyte abn - water excess, renal dysf (hyponatremia-water/Na balance issue)
  • liver enzyme elevations
  • findings related to precipitating causes (thyroid studies)
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X-ray of HF patients:

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  • cardiomegaly
  • pulmonary cogestion
  • pleural effusion
  • kerley B lines (engorged lymphatics)
23
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ECG and HF patient?

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non-diagnostic - can help with ischemia or chamber elargement

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HF prognosis:

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  • pooor bc it just keeps gettig worse
  • 1.7 year men and 3.2 years for women post diag
  • 5 year for men = 25%
  • 5 year for women=32%
25
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most HF patients die from:

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pump failure

tachyarrhythmias

26
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worse HF prognosis factors:

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  • male
  • ischemic heart disease (CAD)
  • S3
  • low pulse pressure
  • high functional class
  • reduced exercise capacity
27
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hgih output HF-

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  • high CO but metabolic needs no met

- so much shunting of blood that tissues that need blood dont get it

28
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etiologies of high output HF:

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  • anemia
  • AV fistula (hemo patients)
  • hyperthyroidism
  • beri-beri
  • pagets disease of bone
29
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Goals of HF therapy

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  • relieve symptoms
  • prolong survival
  • improve quality of life
  • delay or prevent progression of myocardial dysf
30
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common causes of HF:

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  • CAD (ischemic cardiomyopathy; MI)
  • HTN
  • valvular disease
  • cardiomyopathies
  • cor pulmonale
  • congenital heart disease
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General approach to HF Tx:

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  • base therapies on Functional class
  • reverse potentially treatable problems (CAD=reperfusion;repair structural abn ex valvular disease)
  • aggressive screening for DM
  • immunize for pneumonia and influenza
  • appropriate activity and rest
32
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Meds that make HF WORSE:

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  • verapamil, diltiazem (neg ionotropic)
  • NSAIDs
  • sotalol (anti-arrhythmic)
  • beta blockers
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Functional classes of HF:

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  • 1=asymptomatic-no activity limit- no Sx
  • 2=mild symptoms-slight activity limit-some Sx with ordinary activity
  • 3=marked limit of activity-much more Sx with less than ordinary activity
  • 4=decompensated - MANY Sx at rest
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Heart Failure stages:

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  • A= high risk for HF - no structural heart disease or Sx (yet)
  • B=structural dysf (LVH) but no Sx
  • C=structural Dysf (MI) with Sx (SOB) – MOST PEOPLE HERE
  • D=refractory HF
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Non-drug Tx:

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-HF risk factor reduction
-education (smoking, EtOH, dietary Na, fluid intake, monitor WG)
-activity (heavy physical labor is no-no)
for compensated HF (func classes 1-3) regular moderate exercise helps
-Diet- restrict Na
-manage fluid status - make sure they dont drink to much fluid if kidneys and heart is bad

36
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prevent HF progresson by:

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1) counteracting neurohormonal activation
- ventricular remodeling due to adrenergic activation
- renin angiotensin aldosterone system activation
- -> relieved symptoms
- -> tabilizes or reverses remodeling

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what drugs help with the neurohormonal activation of HF

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  • angiotensin converting enzyme inh (ACEI) (BEST CHOICE!!!!)
  • angiotensin receptor blocker (ARBs)
  • beta blocker
38
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How ACEI help:

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-interfere with renin angiotensin loop 
=block effect of angio2 on AT-1 receptors
=stabilize LV remodeling
=improve symptoms (QOL improved)
=reduce/prevent hospitalization
=prolong life
39
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ACEI - the drugs:

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  • captopril
  • enalapril
  • fosinopril
  • lisinopril
  • quinapril
  • ramipril

THE -PRILS

40
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beta blockers on HF

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  • not always BAD
  • anti-adrenergic agents for chronic HF
  • interfere with adverse effects of adrenergic activation on beta1 receptor
  • USED WITH ACEI!
41
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Which beta blockers tolerated by HF aptients:

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  • metoprolol (BETA1 BLOCKER)
  • carvedilol (beta1 block with alpha 1 aka vasodil properties)
  • bisoprolol )beta1 selective
42
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when do give beta blockers:

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-patient is functional class 2 or 3 already on ACEI or diuretic with no contraindications (asthma, AV block)

43
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Spironolactone is used how?

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-aldosterone antagonist - only when all other drugs used and not helping enough (lousy diuretic - K sparing/saving!)

44
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other HF tx:

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1) Mechanical
- intra aortic balloon pump
- LV assist device
2) Transplant
3) artificial heart!?!

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