Lecture 9 - Heart Failure Flashcards
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Systolic Heart Failure
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Systolic – decreased contractility
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Diastolic Heart Failure
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Diastolic – filling of ventricles is impaired
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Heart failure: Symptoms
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- Shortness of breath
- Persistent coughing or wheezing
- Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues (edema) * Unusual fatigue
- Lack of appetite or nausea
- Impaired thinking
- Increased heart rate
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Heart failure: Medical tests
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- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Chest X-rays
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiography (echo)
- Exercise stress test
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Heart failure: Treatment
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- Lifestyle changes
- Medications
- Devices and surgical procedures
- Ongoing care
