Module 2- Guest lecture on heart failure Flashcards
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Teaching objectives
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- Describe the basic pathophysiology of heart failure (HF)
- Learn about the role of remote monitoring technology in HF
- Appreciate the evolution of ventricular assist devices in the treatment of advanced HF
- Introduce the role of new technology to solve longstanding issues of donor heart preservation in cardiac transplant
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What is heart failure?
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A complex clinical syndrome characterized by cardiac dysfunction, breathlessness, fatigue, and retention of salt and water
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Prevalence of heart failure
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Classification of heart failure
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Normal ejection fraction equation (important)
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Ejection fraction in enlarged heart
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Edema
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Burdens of heart failure
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- Congestive symtpoms
- Activity limitation
- Dysrhythmias
- Hospitalizations
- Reduced survival
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Quality of life and overall perception of health in heart failure patients vs. those with other conditions
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10
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Pros and cons of LVAD
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Pros:
- Can still maintain a strong cardiac output when waiting for transplant
Cons:
- Not curative
- Invasive procedure
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