part 4 Flashcards
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.
acute decompensated heart failure
Clinical manifestations: Dyspnea with signs of fluid in the lungs is seen. Resp> 30Arrhythmias associated with hypoxia, electrolyte imbalances and cardiac irritabilityo Electrolyte imbalances caused by diuretics and ACE inhibitorsLooks like Acute pulmonary edema. (clammy, wheezing, blood tinged sputum.
manifestations of acute decompensated heart failure
a change in the structure of cardiac muscle fibers that causes impaired functioning and thus leads to HR
cardiomyopathy
What are the 3 types of cardiomyopathy?
dilated
hypertrophic
restrictive
most common
inflammation causes degeneration
ventricles dilate and become dysfunctional
decreased contractility and increased ventricular filling pressures
atrial enlargement
blood stasis
sudden cardiac death
dilated cardiomyopathy