Congestive Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Define congestive heart failure
A
Cardiac output is insufficient to meet metabolic demands
2
Q
List 5 symptoms of heart failure
A
Reduced tolerance of exercise
Orthopnoea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
Fatigue
Ankle swelling
3
Q
What is orthopnoea?
A
Shortness of breath when in the supine position
4
Q
What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
A
Shortness of breath that is relieved by coming into an upright position
5
Q
List 6 signs of heart failure
A
Hepatomegaly
3rd heart sound
Ascites
Peripheral oedema
Crackles in the base of lungs
Elevated jugular venous pressure
6
Q
What symptoms normally occur in left side heart failure?
A
Decreased cardiac output
Pulmonary congestion
7
Q
What symptoms mortally occur oil right side heart failure?
A
Congestion of peripheral tissues
GI tract congestion
Liver congestion
