Heart Failure Kahoot

Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of systolic heart failure?

Answer 1

Decreased ejection fraction

Question 2

What symptoms are commonly associated with heart failure? (2)

Answer 2

S3 gallup
Dyspnea

Question 3

What cardiac pressure does the BMP level reflect?

Answer 3

LV end-diastolic wall stress

Question 4

What is the primary goal in cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure?

Answer 4

Improve cardiac output

Question 5

Which lifestyle modifications are recommended for heart failure patients? (2)

Answer 5

Stop smoking
Aerobic Fitness

Question 6

What is a potential complication in advanced heart failure?

Answer 6

Dysrhythmias

Question 7

What are the most effective treatments choice HFrEF? (2)

Answer 7

Beta Blocker
ACE-inhibitors

Question 8

What are the primary diuretics reommended for heart failure according to ACC & ESC guidelines?

Answer 8

Loop diuretics

Question 9

Which device prevents sudden cardiac death due to dysrythmias?

Answer 9

ICD

Question 10

What is the leading cause of de novo heart failure?

Answer 10

Coronary artery occlusion

Question 11

What is the 1st line treatment for acute heart failure?

Answer 11

Diuretics

Question 12

What is the effect of increasing cAMP on cardiac contractility? (2)

Answer 12

Increased intracellular calcium
Increased excitation-contraction coupling

Question 13

What is the effect of Nesiritide on intracardiac pressure?

Answer 13

Decreased LVEDP

Question 14

What is the most appropriate balloon pump setting for a tachycardic heart-failure patient? (inflation to heartbeat)

Answer 14

1:2

Question 15

What are disadvantages of peripheral ventricular-assist devices? (2)

Answer 15

Hemolysis
Lower flow rates

Question 16

Which neurohormonal system plays a significant role in the progression of heart failure?

Answer 16

RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)

Question 17

Which cardiac disorder is associated with Cor-Pulmonale?

Answer 17

RV failure