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Heart Failure Flashcards

1
Q

Is heart failure more common in men or women

A

Men

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What are the three types of heart failure

A

HFrEF - L ventricular systolic dysfunction
HFmrEF - heart failure w mildly reduced LV function
HFpEF - heart failure w preserved ejection fraction

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3
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Most common cause of heart failure

A

Coronary artery disease

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Heart failure causes

A

Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Cardiomyopathy
Valvular heart disease

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5
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Factors leading to heart decompensation

A

Cardiac arrhythmias
Hypertension
Anaemia
Infection

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6
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Heart failure symptoms

A

Shortness of breath
Ankle oedema
Fatigue

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7
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Heart failure signs

A

Cool skin
Peripheral cyanosis
Basal crackled
Incr JVP
Angle swelling
Ascites
Tachycardia
Sweating
3rd heart sound
Alternating pulse

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How can heart failure present on an ECG

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Inferior Q waves
Anterior T wave
Ectopics
L bundle branch block

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9
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What triggers myocardial cells to release brain natriuretic peptide

A

Raised left atrial pressure

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10
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What does a brain natriuretic peptide level >100pg/ml indicate

A

Heart disease is likely cause of Dyspnoea and fluid retention

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What does brain natriuretic peptide do

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Promotes natriuresis
Promotes vasodilation
Inhibits ADH release
inhibits aldosterone release

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12
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What diagnostic tests are used in all patients for heart failure diagnosis

A

Brain natriuretic peptide level
ECG
echocardiogram
Chest x ray
Blood test for comorbidities

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13
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How does sympathoadrenal activation increase contractile function

A

Increase inotrophic state

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14
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How does renin angiotensin activation increase contractile function

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Increase myocardial mass

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15
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How do beta blockers cause ventricular dilation to increase contractile function

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Redistribute venous flow

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16
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How do ACE inhibitors, ARBs , and spironolactone cause ventricular dilation to increase contractile function

A

Increase salt and water retention

17
Q

Which drugs/devices are used for systolic failure

A

ACE inhibitors
ARBs
Beta blockers
Spironolactone
Cardiac re synchronisation therapy
Implantable cardio enter defibrillator
ARB
neprilysin inhibitor
SGLT 2 inhibitor

18
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Heart cailure complications

A

Intravascular thrombosis
Infection
Valvular dysfunction
Organ failure
Cardiac arrhythmi
Sudden death

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