Pathophysiology 6th Edition Banasik Test BankHeart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases Banasik
Left-sided heart failure is characterized by a. pulmonary congestion. b. decreased systemic vascular resistance. c. jugular vein distention. d. peripheral edema. ANS: A Left-sided heart failure is characterized by pulmonary congestion and edema. Right-sided heart failure is characterized by congestion in the systemic venous system that increases systemic vascular resistance. Jugular vein distention is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure. Peripheral edema is seen in right-sided failure. 2. The therapy that most directly improves cardiac contractility in a patient with systolic heart failure is a. afterload reduction. b. -antagonist agents. c. preload reduction. d. digitalis. ANS: D
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