Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology of Hf
A
Increased preload and afterload with decreased contractility
- SNS activation
- Myocyte ,remodeling
- RAAS activation causing fluid retention and ventricular remodeling
2
Q
Peripheral edema, JVD, hepatic congestion
A
Right sided HF
Diastolic dysfunction
3
Q
Dyspnea, rales, HTC, S3, and tachycardia
A
Left sided heart failure
4
Q
Most important determinant in prognosis of HF
A
Ejection fraction
5
Q
Ejection fraction of what should prompt defibrillator
A
Less than 30
6
Q
MC cause of transudative pleural effusions
A
CHF
7
Q
Management of acute pulmonary edema
A
Lasix
Morphine
O2
Position upright
