PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HF Flashcards

1
Q

how does the body try to improve cardiac output?

A

body sensing poor perfusion

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what is the effect of left heart failure?

A

increased pulmonary artery pressure

PH and right ventricular failure
-JVD, liver congestion, peripheral edema

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