Milzman CHF

Question 1

Systolic vs Diastolic, which one shows decreased contractility?

Answer 1

Systolic, because that’s the one where ejection is getting messed up. You need contractility for ejection.

Question 2

Ejection fraction in Systolic Heart Failure?

Answer 2

<40%

Question 3

What happens to the EDV and EDP during Systolic Heart Failure?

Answer 3

It goes up, since you’re not ejecting as much

Question 4

Ejection fraction in Diastolic Heart Failure?

Answer 4

Looks normal, BUT IT ISN’T, because both numbers go down SV/EDV

Question 5

1 cause of heart failure is _____

Answer 5

Coronary Artery Disease

Question 6

Four main Heart/Pulm Circle pressures to know (Read’s Mnemonic)

Answer 6

1. RA: 5
2. LA/PA: 10
3. RV: 25
4. LV: 125