Pnn- Chf Slides Questions With Complete Solutions
Causes and S/Sx of LEFT- sided HF correct answer: Left sided HF can be caused by MI or long-standing HTN: the L ventricle can not pump blood into the systemic arteries, so there is a backup of blood flow into the LUNGS (pulmonary edema) S/Sx: SOB, PULMONARY EDEMA, orthopnea (SOB when laying flat), LVEF 40%, and nocturnal dyspnea Causes and S/Sx of RIGHT- Sided HF correct answer: R-Sided can be caused by Left-sided and COPD: the R ventricle cannot pump all the blood it receives which causes a backup of blood flow into the organs causing PERIPHERAL EDEMA S/Sx: Bilateral Leg edema, JVD, ascites, and hepatomegaly The 4 "Di"'s for treating CHF correct answer: 1. DIuretics: Loops or K+ sparing 2. DIet: Low salt (1.5 g/day) and fluid restriction (1.5 L/day) 3. DIgoxin or other (+) inotropes 4. DIlators: ACEI/ARB or LOW dose BB's others that can be used: Neprilysin inhibitor (Sacubitril) to inc. BNP or Ivabradine (Corlanor) to decrease HR New York Heart Association functio
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