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Cardio-Renal I FINAL > Therapeutics - Cassagnol Heart Failure Part 2 > Flashcards

Therapeutics - Cassagnol Heart Failure Part 2 Flashcards

1
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HFrEF — LVEF is….

A

40% or less

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HFpEF — LVEF is….

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50% and greater

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3
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what is HFmrRF

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borderline – intermediate

LVEF is 41-49

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4
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what is HFpEF

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IMPROVED EF

had HFrEF but now just HFpEF

LVEF is over 40

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5
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4 risk factors for heart failure

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hypertension
diabetes
atherosclerosis
metabolic syndrome

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6
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briefly explain the clinical presentation of heart failure

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SOB
edema
swelling or tender abdomen (from the edema)
orthopnea
increase peeing
cough with frothy sputum

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*how is the ejection fraction determined

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through an ECHO – LVEF TELLS US WHAT THERAPIES TO USE!!!

ultrasound technology to see heart

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8
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1 lab test we use to confirm heart failure

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BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) – used when the pt has unexplained SOB

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