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heart failure

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complex clinical syndrome that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the ventricle to fill with or eject blood

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systolic dysfunction

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impaired cardiac contractile function

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diastolic dysfunction

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abnormal cardiac relaxation, stiffness or filling

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SNS effect on HR, contractility, preload, afterload, and CO

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  • HR increases
  • contractility increases
  • preload increases
  • afterload decreases
  • CO increases
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preload

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volume coming into ventricles (end diastolic pressure)

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afterload

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resistance-left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood

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give examples of neurohormonal imbalances that can cause progressive heart disease by causes cardiac remodeling and decline in heart function

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  1. overactivation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
  2. sympathetic nervous system
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what is HFrEF

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  • Heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction, also known as systolic heart failure
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Signs of HFrEF

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  • increased LV volumes
  • reduced LVEF (< or = 40%)
  • usually progressive chamber dilation and eccentric remodeling
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causes of HFrEF

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  • impaired contractility
    • CAD
    • cardiomyopathy
  • high afterload
    • HTN
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HFpEF

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Heart failure with preserved EF; also called diastolic heart failure

  • Diastolic dysfunction
    • abnormal mechanical properties of the ventricle
  • normal LVEF (> or = 50%)
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differentiate between concentric and eccentric remodeling

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  • concentric: walls are thicker
  • eccentric: walls are thinner
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LV diastolic pressure

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determined by volume of blood in ventricle and distensibility or compliance of ventricle

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an elevated LV diastolic pressure will have what effect on pulmonary venous pressure

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pulmonary venous pressure will increase causing

  • dyspnea
  • exercise intolerance
  • pulmonary congestion
  • may lead to RHF
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what are the two most common causes of HFpEF

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  • ischemia
  • left ventricular hypertrophy
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most common caues of right heart failure

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left heart failure

  • Rt heart does not tolerate increases in afterload
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signs of Rt heart failure

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  • increased pressurein veins, capillaries
  • increased formation of tissue fluid (peripheral edema and ascites)
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risk factors of heart failure

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  • coronary heart disease
  • smoking
  • HTN
  • obese
  • DM
  • valvular heart disease
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what is the most common cause of heart failure

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coronary artery disease

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clinical presentation

  • dyspnea that becomes worse over time
    • DOE -> orthopnea -> PND -> dyspnea at rest
  • fatigue, weakness
  • dependent edema
  • weight gain
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heart failure

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what physical exam findings would you expect to see with heart failure

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  • edema
  • elevated JVD
  • rales at bases
  • displaced PMI (laterally)
  • hepatomegaly
  • S3/S4 gallop
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modified framingham clinical criteria lists major and minor criteria for the diagnosis of heart failure. what is needed to diagnose HF

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at least 2 major symptoms or 1 major and 2 minor

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left heart failure has what impact of CO? what are the effects?

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decreased CO

  • activity intolerance, fatigue
  • signs of decreased tissue perfusion (confusion)
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left heart failure causes pulmonary congestion. what are some signs and symptoms you would expect

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  • impaired gas exchange
    • signs of hypoxia
  • pulmonary edema
    • cough with frothy sputum
    • orthopnea
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these signs lead to what diagnosis * dependent edema * ascites * increased JVD * GI tract congestion * hepatic congestion * weight gain
right heart failure
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signs and symptoms point toward what disease * dyspnea * diaphoresis * tachypnea * tachycardia * rales * S3 or S4
left side heart failure
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patients with suspected HF should recieve the following diagnostic studies
* ECG * echocardiography * chest radiograph
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a normal ECG makes which heart failure highly unlikely
systolic dysfunction
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what information can echocardiogram tell us regarding HF
* ejection fraction \> 50% is normal * systolic HF: signs/symptoms of HF + EF \< or = 40% * diastolic HF: signs/symptoms of HF + normal EF * size of left ventricle * systolic HF: dilated LV * diastolic HF: LVH
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function of chest radiograph in diagnosis HF
* evaluate CM * rule out pulmonary etiology * findings suggestive of HF * CM * cephalization of pulmonary vessels * Kerley B lines (interstitial edema) * pleural effusion
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when is a exercise ECG stress test contraindicated in HF
acute HF
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what labs would you get for suspected HF
* cardiac enzymes * CBC * anemia/infection can exacerbate pre-existing HF * CMP * electrolytes * glucose: detect underlying DM * renal function * liver function tests to see if hepatic congestion is present * UA * lipid panel * thyroid panel: hypothyroidism can exacerbate HF * iron studies
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what lab is the marker for HF
brain type natriuretic peptide (BNP) * released in response to stretching of ventricular wall * elevated levels -\> HF * higher level of BNP -\> poorer the prognosis
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stages of heart failure
* stage A: high risk but without structural changes or symptoms * stage B: structural heart disease but without signs or symptoms * stage C: structural heart disease with signs or symptoms * stage D: refractory heart failure including specialized interventions
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NYHA functional classification
class I-IV: used to classify patients in stages C and D of heart failure based on their symptoms
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goals of heart failure therapy
1. reduce preload -\> diminish congestive symptoms 2. reduce afterload -\> improve cardiac function
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recommended initial therapy for ALL patients with HF
* ACE inhibitor * Diuretics
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preferred diuretic in treatment of HF. Goal of diuretic
* Loop diuretic preferred * Lasix * goal: reduce fluid overload * relieve dyspnea and peripheral edema
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what must you monitor when you place a patient on a diuretic
renal function * lasix causes hypokalemia and patient may require KCl supplement
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what must you monitor when you place a patient on a ACE inhibitors
* BP * renal function * causes hyperkalemia * electrolytes
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benefit of ACE inhibitors
shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients
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what medication can you give to patients in HF who can not tolerate ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
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what must you monitor when you place a patient on a angiotensin II receptor blocker
* BP * renal function * hyperkalemia * electrolytes
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when would you administer beta blockers to a patient with HF?
* start ACE inhibitors first, wait until stable * administer only if patient is clinically stable
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main side effect of beta blockers
bradycardia
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what is mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
* aldosterone antagonist * potassium-sparing diuretic
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indications of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
* patients with rest dyspnea withint past 6 months; post MI with systolic dysfunction * may result in hyperkalemia
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When is Digoxin given
* use in patients with concomitant atrial fib * enhances exercise tolerance
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loss of what predicts a higher mortality rate
ADL: activities of daily living
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where do statins fall in treatment of HF
* statins are not helpful * but if already on one for another indication, continue
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prognosis of HF
* 30-40% die within 1 year * 60-70% die within 5 years
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what are the most common causes of death in a HF patient
* progressive pump failure (decompensation) * malignant arrhythmias
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list some triggers for decompensation
* uncontrolled HTN * A-Fib * ischemia * renal dysfunction * PE * infection
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name some drugs that can worsens heart failure
* NSAIDs * metformin * PDE-5 inhibitors (Viagra) * Antiarrhythmics
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acute decompensated heart failure
elevated left sided filling pressures and dyspnea with or without pulmonary edema
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clinical presentation * dyspnea * productive cough * diaphoresis * rales, wheezes, rhonchi
cardiogrenic pulmonary edema * most often a result of acute decompensated HF
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what will CXR reveal in cardiogrenic pulmonary edema
* Kerley B lines * edema * CM
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cardiogrenic pulmonary edema effect on pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
typically elevated ( \> 25 mmHg)
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clinical presentation * cough * dyspnea * fatigue * peripheral edema * HTN * JVD * crackles * S3, S4 gallop * new murmur
acute decompensated HF
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managment of acute decompensated HF
1. O2: keep sat \> 90% 2. diuretics 3. nitroglycerin: reduce preload and capillary wedge pressure 4. morphine: reduce anxiety and work of breathing
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the most common cause of heart failure
left ventricular systolic dysfunction

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