HF Flashcards
What are the types of heart failure?
- Chronic HF
- Acute Decompensated HF
What is the difference between HFrEF and HFpEF?
REF: reduced systolic function (functional issue)
PEF: Diastolic dysfunction (structural issue)
What are the causes of HFrEF?
- Coronary artery disease
- Dilated cardiomyopathies
- Pressure overload
- Volume overload
What is the cause of HFpEF?
- Increased ventricular stiffness
- Valve stenosis
- Pericardial disease
What is heart failure?
A progressive disorder initiated by an event that impairs the ability of the heart to contract and or relax, resulting in a decrease in cardiac outpu
What is concentric hypertrophy?
Thickening of left ventricular walls
1. Pressure overload (HTN, aortic stenosis)
2. Leads to diastolic dysfunction
What is eccentric hypertrophy?
Stretching of left ventricular walls
1. Volume overload (mitral regurgitation)
2. Leads to systolic dysfunction
What is dilated cardiomyopathy?
Left ventricular remodeling
1. Mixed overload (ACS)
2. Leads to systolic dysfunction
What are cold sx?
- Cool extremities
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Hypotension
- Decreased renal function
What is wet symptoms?
- JVD
- S3
- Edema
- Ascites
- Rales
- Abdominojugular reflux
When do cold sx take place?
- CI lower than 2.2
- Low output and poor perfusion
What causes wet symptoms to take place?
Increased peripheral capillary wedge pressure greater than 22
What are the types of natriuretic peptides?
ANP, BNP, CNP
What are the functions of ANP and BNP?
- Promote natriuresis, diuresis and vasodilation
- Decreased aldosterone release and hypertrophy
- Inhibitor of SNS and RAAS
What is the function of CNP?
Promotes vasodilation
What are ANP and BNP located?
ANP: Produced in the atria from increased wall tension
BNP: Produced in ventricles from increased wall tension
What negative inotropic drugs will exacerbate HF?
- Antiarrhythmics
- Non-DHP CCB
What cardiotoxic drugs that will exacerbate HF?
- Doxorubicin, danorubicin, epirubicin, idarubicin (oncology)
- Amphetamines
What Na+ and H2O retention drugs exacerbate HF?
- NSAIDs
- COX2 inhibitors
- Estrogens
What is the difference between signs and symptoms?
Signs: Objective, what the professional sees
Symp: what the patient describes
When does peripheral edema become evident?
10 lb (4.5 kg) weight gain
What are the symptoms of HF? Asses the body
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- Exercise intolerance
- Dyspnea
- N
- Weight gain or loss
What are the signs of HF? Asses the body
- Ascites
- Pulmonary edema
- S3 gallop
- Peripheral edema
- JVD
- Wet symptoms
What are the tests used to diagnose HF?
BNP >35 pg/mL (ambulatory) or >100 pg/mL (hospitalization
Echocardiogram
1. Increase sCr
2. Electrocardiogram (impairment in conduction)
3. CBC
4. Chest x-ray (hypertrophy, fluid buildup)
5. Serum sodium <130 mEq/L (hyponatremia)
What are the classifications of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
HFpEF (preserved): ≥50%
HFmrEF (mildly reserved): 41-49%
HFrEF (reduced): ≤40%
HFimpEF (improved): ≤40% and a follow up measurement of >40%
Why can’t HF be diagnosed with just one test?
It’s a clinical syndrome