lecture 16 - cvs case 2 presentation Flashcards
1
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What is heart failure?
A
A chronic inability of the heart to pump blood at a rate that maintains adequate tissue perfusion/systemic metabolic requirements.
2
Q
What are some causes of heart failure?
A
Infarct, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, arrhythmia, valve disease, hypertension
3
Q
What is the process in which hypertension can lead to heart failure?
A
High BP increases cardiac work (heart has to push against more pressure), Left ventricle hypertrophies, LV dilates and fails
