Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
type of HF
EF is <40%
A
systolic HF
HFrEF
2
Q
type of HF
EF is >40%
A
diastolic HF
HFpEF
3
Q
type of HF crackles rales cough dyspnea decreased breath sounds
A
left ventricular failure
4
Q
type of HF JVD enlarged spleen/liver lower extremity edema cool skin
A
right ventricular failure
5
Q
CXR findings in HF
A
increased heart size
interstitial + alveolar edema
Kerley B lines
6
Q
initial tx in HF exacrbation
A
furosemide 20mg+ (up to 320) PO
7
Q
medication class used to tx HFrEF in low doses
A
beta blocker
8
Q
HF classification
no limitations of physical activity
A
class I
9
Q
HF classification
ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, DOE
A
class II
10
Q
HF classification
marked limitation of physical activity
A
class III
11
Q
HF classification
symptoms are present at rest, w/ or w/o physical activity
A
class IV
12
Q
sodium restriction in HF patients
A
2-3 g/day
13
Q
fluid restriction in HF patients
A
1.5-2 L/day
