Heart Failure Misc

Question 1

What is heart failure?

Answer 1

Heart Failure is when the blood cannot pump enough blood to the body.

Question 2

Common Causes of HF?

Answer 2

common causes = CAD, MI, hypertension. Also: diabetes, obesity, smoking.

Question 3

Goal of HF drugs?

Answer 3

Increase CO

Question 4

Left sided heart failure symptoms

Answer 4

Pulmonary congestions
Restlessness
Confusion
Orthopnea
Tachycardia
Fatigue
Cyanosis

Question 5

Right Sided heart failure symptoms

Answer 5

Fatigue
Increased peripheral venous pressure
Ascites
Enlarged liver and spleen
Distended jugular veins
Dependent Edema

Question 6

Inotropy definition

Answer 6

Increased force of contraction in the myocardium

Question 7

Is digoxin second line for heart failure?

Answer 7

Yes it is considered second-line nowadays due to the dysrhythmias it can cause

Question 8

Signs of Digoxin Toxicity?

Answer 8

Nausea and Vomiting
Visual disturbances - Blurred vision, yellow tinge, and halos
Dizziness drowsiness and confusion

Question 9

What can predispose someone to digoxin toxicity

Answer 9

hypokalemia