Heart failure

Question 1

Dilated cardiomyopathy is associated with SYSTOLIC or DIASTOLIC dysfunction?

Answer 1

Systolic

Question 2

What will the pulse pressure look like in cardiogenic shock?

Answer 2

Narrow pulse pressure

Question 3

Elevated PAOP leads to elevated pressures where in the heart??

Answer 3

The left ventricle (leads to heart failure.)

Question 4

Positive inotropes used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock

Answer 4

Norepinephrine (levophed)
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Milrinone