Chronic heart failure Flashcards
1
Q
presentation
A
SOB on exertion cough - frothy white/pink sputum orthopnoea paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea peripheral oedema
2
Q
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
A
sudden waking at night severe SOB and cough
3
Q
diagnosis
A
examination
BNP
echo
ecg
4
Q
causes
A
IHD
valvular disease
hypertension arrhythmia’s
5
Q
what valve disease and arrhythmia are common causes?
A
aortic stenosis
AF
6
Q
management
A
yearly vaccine ACEI - ramirpil 10mg beta blocker 10mg Aldosterone antagonist - spironolactone loop diuretic - furosemide
