HFrEF AND HFpEF Flashcards by Nicholas de Guzman | Brainscape

Q

HFrEF equals?

A

LVEF<40%, dilated, thin LV wall, depressed systolic function

dyspnea and fatigue
severely impaired exercise capability

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HFpEF equals?

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LVEF>50%, heart failure preserved, ejection fraction, depressed diastolic

dyspnea and fatigue
severely impaired exercise capability

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Q

heart failure can occur with either this or that?

A

preserved or reduced LVEF

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Q

management of HFrEF?

A

PCI

lifestyle changes, exercise

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initial therapy for HFrEF?

secondary therapy?

A

diuretic
angiotensin system blocker
beta blocker

mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
dapagliflozin
hydralazine + nitrates

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