HF Flashcards
1
Q
Right side HF goes into
A
Systemic circulation
2
Q
Right side HF signs
A
Peripheral Edema
Hepatomegaly
JVD
Nausea
3
Q
Left side HF goes into
A
lungs
4
Q
Left side HF signs
A
SOB Dyspnea S3 Crackles Pulmonary Edema
5
Q
What is BNP?
A
A natural vasodilator and diuretic
6
Q
When is BNP released?
A
Overstretched ventricle
7
Q
What is the EF in HF
A
Usually below 40
8
Q
What is HF?
A
When the heart can no longer produce sufficient CO at normal filling pressures to meet metabolic demands
9
Q
How to reduce preload?
A
Nitroglycerin
Diuertics
Legs dangle
10
Q
How to reduce afterload?
A
ACE inhibitors
Nitroprusside
Nesiritide
11
Q
How to create positive inotropy?
A
Dobutamine
Lower dose dopamine
12
Q
What should oxygen sats be?
A
> 90%
