Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in heart failure
A
- Heart doesnt pump blood at a rate the body needs
- heart doesnt fill quickly enough
2
Q
3 main causes of HF
A
- IHD
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Systemic Hypertension
3
Q
Signs and syptoms of Left hand side heart failure
A
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal dysnoea
- Restless
- Tachycardia
- Cyanosis
- High pulmonary capilary wedge pressure
- pulmonary congestion (cough, wheeze)
4
Q
What is cause of LHS heart failure
A
IHD
5
Q
S/S of right hand side heart failure
A
Ascites, Enlarged liver and spleen Increased peripheral venous pressure Distended jugular vein weight gain Anorexia and GI distress
6
Q
Cause of RHS heart failure
A
Secondary to LHS failure
