Heart Failure

Question 1

What drug is used in heart failure to reduce mortality?

Answer 1

ACE

Other drugs provide symptomatic relief but don’t reduce mortality rates

Question 2

What is the most common cause of heart failure?

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis

Question 3

How do you identify heart failure on CXR?

Answer 3

ABCDE
Alveolar oedema (bat wings)
B - kerley B lines
Cardiomegaly
Dilated upper lobe vessels
Effusions

Question 4

NSAIDs should not be taken in context of cardiac failure. True or false?

Answer 4

True