T1 Blueprint - HF (Josh) Flashcards
Which side heart failures is a.k.a CHF?
Left Side
What is the most common type of Left Side Heart Failure?
Systolic
- enlarged ventricles fill with blood and pump out less than 40-50% of the blood
Which type of Left Side HF is less common and associated with a filling problem?
Diastolic
***Stiff ventricle will fill with less blood than normal
Why would HF lead to Oliguria?
failure to perfuse the kidneys
Which heart sound is associated with Left Side HF?
S3
What drugs can be given to reduce AFTERLOAD?
ACE Inhibitors (-pril)
ARB (-sartan)
Human B-type Natriuretic Peptides (nesiritide)
What drugs can be given to reduce PRELOAD?
Morphine Sulphate
Diuretics (most common)
Venous dilators
- Nitrates
- Isosorbide
What drugs can be given to increase CONTRACTILITY?
Digoxin
Inotropics
- Dobutamine
- Milirinone (acute)
Beta Blockers (-lol)
Nursing action for PE
High Fowler’s
O2
Nitroglycerin
Rapid-acting diuretics
IV Morphine Sulfate
What medication can be given to deal with acute rejection of heart transplant?
Methylprednisolone IV
Long-term complications from Heart Transplant?
Denervated heart
Chronic Immunosuppression
- osteoporosis
- fragile skin
- obesity
- HTN
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
What are the hemodynamic effects of Mitral Stenosis?
decrease forward flow and incomplete atrial empthying
What are the consequences of Mitral Stenosis?
Right ventricular hypertrophy and failure
Pulmonary congestion
Low CO
Clinical manifestations of Mitral Stenosis
DOE, Fatigue, Palpitations
Hemoptysis
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
JVD
Orthopnea
PND, Cough
Afib
S1
Opening Snap
What would you hear upon auscultation of Mitral Stenosis?
Diastolic Murmur