part 4 Flashcards

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a sudden worsening of HF symptoms and is usually caused by cardiogenic pulmonary edema with rapid fluid accumulation in the lungs, although it can occur without pulmonary edema.

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acute decompensated heart failure

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Clinical manifestations: Dyspnea with signs of fluid in the lungs is seen. Resp> 30Arrhythmias associated with hypoxia, electrolyte imbalances and cardiac irritabilityo Electrolyte imbalances caused by diuretics and ACE inhibitorsLooks like Acute pulmonary edema. (clammy, wheezing, blood tinged sputum.

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manifestations of acute decompensated heart failure

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a change in the structure of cardiac muscle fibers that causes impaired functioning and thus leads to HR

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cardiomyopathy

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4
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What are the 3 types of cardiomyopathy?

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dilated
hypertrophic
restrictive

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5
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most common
inflammation causes degeneration
ventricles dilate and become dysfunctional
decreased contractility and increased ventricular filling pressures
atrial enlargement
blood stasis
sudden cardiac death

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dilated cardiomyopathy

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