Exam 4 - Heart Failure -organized Flashcards

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Stages of Heart Failure
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C
Stage D:

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Stage A: At risk (risk factors but no structural changes or symptoms)
Stage B: Pre- heart failure (structural changes but no symptoms)
Stage C: Heart failure (symptoms like shortenss of breath and fatigue)
Stage D: Advanced heart failure (symptoms don’t respond to treatment)

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Heart Failure is defined as a complex syndrome that results from:

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any structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or blood ejection

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Five signs of tissue-hypoperfusion that result from HF:

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fatigue, dyspnea, weakness, edema, and weight gain

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HF may be caused by structural abnormalities of what 5 cardiac structures?

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pericardium, myocardium, endocardium, heart valves, or great vessels

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what EF % classifies HF with reduced EF (aka systolic HF)?

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EF ≤ 40%

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what EF % classifies HF with preserved EF (aka diastolic HF)?

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EF ≥50%

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A pt with clinical symptoms with an EF between ___ - ___% is labeled as having borderline HF w/ preserved EF

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40-50%

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True or false: Diastolic dysfunction is present in both HFrEF and HFpEF.

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True!

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Patters of what 2 things are the major distinguishing features between HFrEF and HFpEF?

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LV dilation and remodeling

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What serves as the main marker for establishment of HF risk factors, treatment, and outcome?

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Ejection Fraction!

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Which of the 2 HFs are women more likely to be affected by?

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HF w preserved EF

Diastolic HF

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Which of the 2 HFs are men more likely to be affected by?

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HF with reduced EF

Systolic HF

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Which HF is more likely to have modifiable risk factors and a higher prevalence of MI, previous coronary intervention, CABG, and PVD?

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HF w reduced EF

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what is the primary determinant of HFpEF?

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left ventricular diastolic dysfunction

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what 5 things determine LV’s ability to fill?

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pulmonary venous blood flow
LA function
mitral valve dynamics
pericardial restraint
active and passive elastic properties of LV

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What 3 things are majority of measurements of LV Diastolic dysfxn dependent on?

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HR, loading conditions, and myocardial contractility

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Higher ________ are required to achieve normal end-diastole volume in pts with HFpEF.

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LV filling pressures

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What is the steeper rise of the end-diastolic pressure-volume curve indicative of?

what does it result in regarding LV compliance?

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delayed LV relaxation and an increase in myocardial stiffness

resulting in reduced LV compliance that restricts filling

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The reduced LV compliance that eventually restricts filling can precipitate what (regarding the left atrium and pulm system)?

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LA hypertension, LA systolic & diastolic dysfunction,
pulmonary venous congestion, and exercise intolerance

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What does the left picture indicate about contractility?

what does the right picture indicate regarding LV compliance?

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Left: a decrease in myocardial contractility as indicated by a decrease in the slope of the end-systolic pressure-volume relation

Right: a decrease in LV compliance as indicated by an increase in the position of the end-diastolic pressure-volume relation

These diagrams emphasize that heart failure may result from LV systolic or diastolic dysfunction independently

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List some common causes of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfxn

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LV End- diastolic dysfunction or delay in relaxation which is considered a form of “active stiffening” is complicated by

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Failure of the actin-myosin disassociation, which occurs due to inadequate perfusion or dysfunctional intracellular Ca++ homeostasis

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Causes of LV relaxation

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Due to afterload, which is elevated in hypertensive pts. Tachycardia exacerbates the failure of LV relaxation.

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What is commonly seen w/ HFpEF despite having only a modestly depressed LV systolic fx?

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Profound exercise intolerance

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Prolonged compression of coronary arteries restricts diastolic coronary blood flow, which contributes to ____ ____ and a further reduction in exercise tolerance.

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subendocardial ischemia

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What are the most common symptoms of HF?

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Fatigue, tachypnea, dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, S3 gallop, JVD, peripheral edema, exercise intolerance, and reduced tissue perfusion.

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What are the most common symptoms of HFpEF?

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, pulmonary edema, dependent edema

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What is the most common sign of HFrEF?

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S3 gallop

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When EF is reduced, the presence of HF symptoms establishes the diagnosis of?

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HFrEF (following standard guidelines)

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What does cardiac catheterization define?

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Elevated LV systolic and diastolic stiffness using pressure-volume analysis or provocative testing (s/a exercise & rapid IV volume expansion)

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What other diagnostic measure can offer further information about severity of HFpEF?

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Direct measurement of RV filling.

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Which type of HF is harder to diagnose?

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HFpEFis often more difficult to diagnose,especially when the pt has little/no symptoms at rest

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What diagnostic finding provides strong evidence of HFpEF and is a predictor of mortality?

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Mean pulmonary capillary wedge pressure >15mmHg at rest or 25mmHg duringexercise

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What would you expect to see on CXR of someone w/ HF?

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pulmonary dz, cardiomegaly, pulmonary venous congestion, and interstitial or alveolar pulmonary edema.

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What is an early radiographic sign of LV failure and pulmonary venous HTN?

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distention of the pulmonary veins in the upper lobes of the lungs

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You read in the chart that the pt has perivascular edema, so you look at pt’s CXR and you see…

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hilar or perihilar haze with ill-defined margins

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Pt presents with edematous interlobular septae. What would you expect to see on CXR?

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Kerley lines, which produce a honeycomb pattern

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Pt presents with alveolar edema, what would you expect to see on CXR?

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homogeneous densities in the lung fields, typically in a butterfly pattern

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Radiographic evidence of pulmonary edema may lag behind the clinical evidence of pulmonary edema by up to ____hours

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12 hours

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Which criteria is more specific in diagnosis of HFpEF and incorporates several echocardiographic indexes based on 2-dimensional measurements?

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European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

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ESC guidelines rely entirely on ____ echocardiogram; and are limited because they do not incorporate ____testing.

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resting
provocative

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European Society of Cardiology criterias

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Which diagnostic testing has low predictive value for diagnosis or risk- prediction of heart failure?

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EKG alone

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What underlying pathologies are common in HF pts with EKG abnormalities?

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LVH, previous MI, arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities

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What are 2 important biomarkers in the diagnosis of HF?

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BNP and N-terminal pro-BNP

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HF preserved EF is associated w/ lower BNP and NT-proBNP levels [than HF reduced EF] due to what characteristics?

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concentric hypertrophy, normal LV chamber size and lower LV end diastolic wall stress

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CRP and GDF15 (growth differentation factor 15 represent what component of HF?

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inflammatory component of HF

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The NYHA system focuses primarily on ____ to classify HF?

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the degree of physical limitation

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The ACC/AHA focus on ____ to classify HF?

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on the presence & severity of HF

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What should be noted with classification of HF?

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  • note that these stages are progressive
  • oftenclassified using a combination of both scoring systems

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Which NYHA Classification has no limitation and no symptoms from ordinary activity?

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NYHA Class I

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What NYHA Classification has mild limitation with activity and comfortable at rest or with mild exertion?

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NYHA Class II

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Which NYHA Classification has significant limitation with any activity and comfortable only at rest?

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NYHA Class III

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Which NYHA Classification has discomfort with any physical activity and symptoms occuring at rest?

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NYHA Class IV

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Which ACC/AHA classification has high risk of developing heart failure but no functional or structural heart deficits?

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ACC/AHA Class A

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Which ACC/AHA classification has structural heart deficit but no symptoms?

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ACC/AHA Class B

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Which ACC/AHA classification has heart failure symptoms due to underlying structural heart deficit with medical management?

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ACC/AHA Class C

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Which ACC/AHA classification has advanced disease requiring hospitalization, transplant, or palliative care?

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ACC/AHA Class D

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Which condition has improved survival rate in the past three decades: HFrEF or HFpEF?

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HFrEF

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Which condition benefits with using medications: HFrEF or HFpEF?

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HFrEF

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What are the treatments for HFpEF?

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  • Mitigation of sx’s
  • treat associated conditions
  • exercise
  • weight loss

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What are the treatments for HFrEF?

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  • Beta Blockers
  • ACE-Inhibitors

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What are the medical treatments for Chronic HF?

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  • Diuretics
  • B-blockers
  • ACE-inhibitors & ARBs
  • Lifestyle change

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How does Loop Diuretics help CHF?

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  • reduce LV filling pressures
  • decrease pulmonary venous congestion
  • improve HF sx

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Which type of pts. are Thiazide diuretics useful and why?

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pts with poorly controlled HTN
to prevent the onset of HFpEF

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Which type of CHF are Beta-Blockers strongly recommended for?

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HFrEF
(HF with reduced EF)

prescribed for other indications (HTN, MI, HR control w/Afib)

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What is the mainstay treatment for HFrEF?

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ACE-inhibitors and ARBs

(studies do not show benefit in HFpEF unless used for treatment of HTN)

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What are the lifestyle changes that pt. can do to treat CHF?

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  • Aerobic fitness
  • Weight loss
  • Salt-restricted, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet
  • Control of HTN and blood glucose

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69
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What is the goal of surgical treatment for CHF?

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to prevent ventricular remodeling and retain the natural geometry of the heart

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70
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What are the benefits of coronary revascularization via CABG or PCI?

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can reverse LV dysfunction following MI
* may prevent permanent EF reductions
* reduce 10-year mortality by 7% (CABG)

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71
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What is another name for Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and what is the treatment for?

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“biventricular pacing”

tx for HF w/ ventricular conduction delay (prolonged QRS)

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72
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)

Placement of a ____ cardiac pacemaker (w/RA & RV leads), an additional lead is introduced through the coronary sinus and advanced until it reaches the lateral wall of the ____.

This stimulates the heart to contract more ____ and efficiently and improve COP

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dual chamber

LV

synchronously

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What NYHA class is CRT recommended?

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NYHA class III or IV w/ EF < 5% and a QRS duration 120-150 ms

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74
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What NYHA class is CRT recommended?

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NYHA class III or IV w/ EF < 5% and a QRS duration 120-150 ms

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What are the outcomes of CRT?

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  • fewer HF sx
  • better exercise tolerance
  • improved ventricular function
  • less hospitalizations
  • decreased mortality
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What are the benefits of coronary revascularization via CABG or PCI?

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  • can reverse LV dysfunction following MI
  • may prevent permanent EF reductions
  • reduce 10-year mortality by 7% (CABG)

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77
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What are the risks of CRT?

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  • infection
  • misplacement
  • device failure

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78
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How does a implantable hemodynamic monitoring improve chronic HF?

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it allows remote observation of intracardiac pressures to guide tx and prevent decompensation

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79
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How does a Implantable cardioverting-defibrillators (ICDs) helps patients with chronic Heat failure?

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Its used to prevent sudden death in pts with advanced heart failure?

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̴ ____% HF deaths are d/t sudden cardiac dysrhythmias

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50%

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81
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What is the name of the device used by patients in the terminal stages of HF that may benefit from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) by a ventricular assist device (VAD)?

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LV assist device

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82
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LVAD is used for

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  • temporary ventricular assistance while heart is recovering its function
  • Pts awaiting cardiac transplant
  • Pts are on inotropes or balloon pump (IABP) with potentially reversible medical conditions
  • Pts with advanced HF who aren’t transplant candidates

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83
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What is disease process is classified as a long-standing HF disease?

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Chronic heart failure

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84
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True or false: Acute heart failure: Slow onset, often presenting w/life-threatening conditions

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False: Acute heart failure: rapid onset, often presenting w/life-threatening conditions

Pts may require hospitalization, txis aimed at decreasing volume & stabilizing hemodynamics

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85
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The term Acute heart failure applies to what patient population?

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  • present with worsening
  • preexisting HF present for the first time with HF

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86
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What are the sx of ADHF?

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  • **fluid retention
  • weight gain
  • dyspnea**
    as the result of decompensation due to inadequate compensation

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87
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What are the characteristics of De novo AHF?

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  • increase in intracardiac filling
  • pressuresor acute myocardial dysfunction
  • decreased peripheral perfusion
  • pulmonary edema

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88
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What is the leading caused of de novo HF?

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  • Cardiac ischemia cause by a coronary occlusion

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89
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Nonischemic cause of de novo HF include

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  • drug-induced (toxic)
  • peripartum cardiomyopathies

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90
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De novo HF may lead to _____ _________ dysfunction.

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long-term cardiac dysfunction

management of theunderlying causemay allow for complete restoration

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91
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How can a SRNA stabilize a patient with cardiac ischemia caused by a coronary occlusion ?

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  • stabilizing hemodynamics
  • restoring myocardial perfusion
  • improving myocardial contractility

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92
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The hemodynamic profile that is included in acute HF?

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  • low cardiac output
  • high ventricular filling pressures
  • HTN or HoTN

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93
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What is the first line of treatment for AHF should be given immediately in pts with fluid overload to mitigate?

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Diuretics

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94
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What are the diruetic given as a bolus followup by a continous infusion

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Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide

given as bolus or continuous infusions

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95
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Reducing in_________ _________ leads to decreased________ ________ and ________ _______ _________ __________ (______), reducing pulmonary congestion.

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intravascular volume
central venous
pulmonary capillary wedge pressures (PCWP)

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96
Q

True of false: An AHF patient with hypotension or cardiogenic shock may first require hemodynamic support prior to diuretic therapy.

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True

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97
Q

What class of medication is proven to correct elevated filling pressures and reduceafterload.

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Vasodilators

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98
Q

Which medication is effective in rapidly decreasing afterload?

Which medicatioin is used as an adjunct to diurectic therapy?

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  • SNP
  • NTG

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99
Q

What is class of medication emerged as potential adjunct therapy, to reduce the arterial constriction, hyponatremia, and the volume overload associated with AHF?

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Vasopressin receptor antagonists

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100
Q

What is an example of Vasopressin receptor antagonists?

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Tolvapatan

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101
Q

What class of medication stimulate β-receptors on the myocardium to activate adenylyl cyclase to increase cAMP?

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Catecholamines

102
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What are some examples of catecholamines being use for Acute HF treatment?

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epinephrine
norepinephrine
dopamine
dobutamine

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103
Q

What is a class of medication indirectly increase cAMP by inhibiting its degradation to help treat acute HF?

What is an example of this medication ?

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PDE-inhibitors
milrinone

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104
Q

What are the 6 most common inotropic drugs used in AHF? (chart)

A

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105
Q

Nesiritide works by inhibiting the ________ and promoting arterial, venous, and coronary vaso-____________, decreasing LVEDP and improving ___________.

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Nesiritide works by inhibiting the **RAAS **and promotingarterial, venous, and coronary vasodilation, decreasing LVEDP and improving dyspnea

33 -AHF

106
Q

Nesiritide induces diuresis and ____________, relaxes cardiac muscle, and lacks any ____________ effects

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Nesiritide induces diuresis and natriuresis, relaxes cardiac muscle, and lacks any dysrhythmic effects

Natriuresis is when the body excretes more sodium and causes a diuretic response

33-AHF

107
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What Exogenous recombinant BNP binds to A and B-type natriuretic receptors?

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Exogenous BNP: Nesiritide, a recombinant BNP that binds to A- and B-type natriuretic receptors

33- AHF

108
Q

T/F
Nesiritide has shown advantage over traditional vasodilators such as NTG & SNP

A

False
Nesiritide has not shown advantage over traditional vasodilators such as NTG & SNP

33-AHF

109
Q

When medical management fails and organ dysfunction occurs, urgent _________ ___________ __________ (MCS) is indicated.

A

When medical management fails and organ dysfunction occurs, urgent mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is indicated

34- AHF

110
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) developed a MCS decision-making tool based on pt clinical profiles. What is that tool or Profile System called?

A

Inter-agency Registry of Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support
INTERMACS Profile System

34-AHF

111
Q

___________ _______________ Pump: functions by cyclic ____________balloon inflation after ________ valve closure, followed by deflation during __________

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Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP): functions by cyclic helium balloon inflation after aortic valve closure, followed by deflation during systole

35-AHF

112
Q

IABP improves LV coronary perfusion by ____________ LVEDP

____________and x-ray are the primary modes for placement evaluation

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IABP improve LV coronary perfusion by **reducing **LVEDP

TEE and x-ray are the primary modes for placement evaluation

35-AHF

113
Q

IABP degree of support varies because of the set ____________, the ________ of the balloon, and the ____________ of supported beats

A

IABP degree of support varies b/o the set volume, the size of the balloon, and the ratio of supported beats

35 - AHF

114
Q

Full IABP support would be 1:1 (one inflation for every heartbeat)

In tachycardic pts, a setting of __:__

(________ inflation per every________ heartbeats) is ideal

A

Full support would be 1:1 (one inflation for every heartbeat)

In tachycardic pts, a setting of 1:2 (one inflation per every two heartbeats) is ideal

35 - AHF

115
Q

IABP provides only ____________ improvements in cardiac output
(_____-_____ L/min) and render pts immobile, limiting its long-term use

A

Overall, IABP provides only modest improvements in cardiac output (0.5–1 L/min) and render pts immobile, limiting its long-term use

35 - AHF

116
Q

What is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) that can be placed percutaneously to reduce LV strain and myocardial work in the setting of acute heart failure?

A

Impella

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117
Q

How long can an Impella be left in a patient for?

A

Can be utilized for up to 14 days

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118
Q

An Impella serves a transition to ____________ or a bridge to ____________ procedures.

What are the four procedures mentioned on this slide?

A

Serves as a transition torecovery

Bridge to cardiac procedures (CABG, PCI, VAD, transplant)

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119
Q

The Impella consists of a miniature ____________ blood pump inserted through the ____________ artery, advanced through the aortic valve and is situated in the ______

A

The Impella consists of a miniature rotary blood pump inserted through the **femoral **artery, advanced through the aortic valve and is situated in the LV

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120
Q

The Impella pump draws blood continuously from the LV through the ________port and ejects it into the ascending aorta through its ____________ port

A

The Impella pump draws blood continuously from the LV through the distal port and ejects it into the ascending aorta through its proximal port

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121
Q

What VAD/ECMO device is necessary for cardiorespiratory support or as an alternative to Peripheral VAD/ECMO?

Why would we use this device over Peripheral VAD/ECMO?

A

Central ECMO may be necessary for cardiorespiratory support or as an alternative to peripheral ECMO

We would use Central ECMO if adequate flow rates are not achievable with Peripheral VAD.

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122
Q

Where are Central VAD/ECMO devices placed (2 spots)?

How are these spots surgically accessed?

A

Central cannulas are placed in the right atrium and aorta
Accessed:
Invasive and require sternotomy or thoracotomy for placement

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123
Q

What are the three benefits of Central VAD/ECMO?

A

Benefits:
1. complete ventricular decompression
2. avoidance of limb impairment
3. avoidance of SVC syndrome

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124
Q

____________ VAD: support devices that can provide extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Consists of a small pump & controller, which is helpful for transport, but generates ________, causing more ________ and lower flows.

A

Peripheral VAD: support devices that can provide extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Consists of a small pump & controller, which is helpful for transport, but generates heat, causing more hemolysis and lower flows

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125
Q

Peripheral VAD: If these devices have an ____________, they are considered ECMO, and used to support the right or left side of the heart

A

If these devices have an oxygenator, they are considered ECMO, as opposed to having no oxygenator, but used to support the right or left side of the heart

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126
Q

Due to ECMO ____________anesthetics may be significantly limited by functional shunting around the lungs

For this reason what other anesthetic techniques are considered?

A

**Inhaled anesthetics **may be significantly limited by functional shunting around the lungs
higher amount of inhaled anesthetics may be required

TIVA should be considered for pts on ECMO

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127
Q

The CRNA should recognize that the ECMO membrane is ____________, causing many agents, including fentanyl, to become ____________within the circuit.

A

CRNA must recognize that the ECMO membrane is lipophilic, causing many agents, including fentanyl, to become sequesteredwithin the circuit

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128
Q

T/F
Pts on ECMO likely have increased lung perfusion as blood bypasses the lungs before returning to the aorta

A

FALSE
Pts on ECMO likely have reduced lung perfusion as blood bypasses the lungs before returning to the aorta

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129
Q

Biventricular assist device (BiVAD):

  • Once a pt on central ECMO is stabilized, it may be desirable to __________ support of the ventricles with two ___________ circuits to allow for _________ of either the left- or right-sided support
  • Separate circuits can be achieved by ____________ placement to support the right and left sides, separately
  • Alternatively,the right and left sides can be__________ cannulated individually
A
  • decouple
  • independent
  • weaning
  • percutaneous
  • centrally

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130
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

HF pts have an increased risk of developing ________ failure, sepsis, __________, and _________ arrest.

  • require longer periods of ___________ ventilation; and have an overall increased _____-day mortality
A
  • renal
  • pneumonia
  • Cardiac
  • mechanical
  • 30

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131
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

  • All pts with HF should have a comprehensive preop exam to determineif they are _____________ or require treatment
  • Comorbidities s/a uncontrolled HTN, ______, angina, ______, and _________ failure, should be examined and optimized.
A
  • compensated
  • DM
  • afib
  • renal

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132
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

Surgery should be _________ in pts experiencing ____________ , a recent change in clinical status, or in de novo _______ heart failure

A
  • postponed
  • decompensation
  • acute

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133
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

  • HF pts usually take several _______ that may affect anesthetic mgmt.
  • ______________ be held on the day of surgery
  • BB maintenance is essential, studies show they reduce perioperative ________ and ________.
  • __________ may put pts at risk of intraop HoTN
    ———2014 ACC/AHA guidelines recommend maintaining therapy in the perioperative period
A
  • meds
  • diuretics
  • morbidity and mortality
  • ACE-i

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134
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

  • ___________ is recommended in any pt w/cardiovascular dz
  • A ____________ is indicated in pts w/worsening dyspnea during their preop evaluation
A
  • 12-Lead EKG
  • TEE

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135
Q

Pre- Op Management of HF Patients:

  • Labs: CBC, electrolytes, ______ function, and________ studies
  • ______ is not routinely recommended
  • _______ and ___________ should be interrogated prior to surgery
A
  • liver
  • coagulation
  • BNP
  • ICD and pacemaker

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136
Q

Cardiomyopathies:

  • Cardiomyopathies are a group of myocardial diseasesassociated with _________ and/or __________ dysfunction that usually exhibit ________ hypertrophy or dilation.
  • Cardiomyopathies are either confined to the ________ or are part of ___________ disorders, often leading to cardiovascular ________ or disability
A
  • mechanical
  • electrical
  • ventricular
  • heart
  • systemic
  • death

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137
Q

Cardiomyopathies:

Cardiomyopathies can be divided into 2 groups:
* ________ cardiomyopathies: are confined to ______ muscle
* ________ cardiomyopathies:pathophysiologic cardiac involvement in the context of a __________ disorder

A
  • Primary
  • Heart
  • Seconday
  • Multiorgan

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138
Q

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:

  • HCM is a complex primary cardiomyopathy with _______ clinical features
  • HCM can affect all ______ and has a prevalence of about 2-5 per 1,000 ppl
  • It is the most common _________ cardiovascular disease
A
  • diverse
  • ages
  • genetic

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139
Q

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:

  • characterized by ______ in the _________ of other diseases capable of inducing ventricular hypertrophy
  • HCM usually presents w/ hypertrophy of the interventricular _________ and the ____________free wall
  • Histologic features include __________ myocardial cells and _______myocardial scarring
A
  • LVH
  • absense
  • septum
  • anterolateral
  • hypertrophy
  • patchy

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140
Q

Myocardial hypertrophy, dynamic LV outflow obstruction, mitral regurg, diastolic dysfunction, myocardial ischemia and dysrhythmias are all related to what condition?

A

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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141
Q

Hypertrophied myocardium has a ____ relaxation time and ___ compliance

A

prolonged relaxation and decreased compliance!

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142
Q

T or F?

Myocardial ischemia is present in Hypertrophic cardiomyoapthy whether or not they have CAD

A

True

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143
Q

Dysthytmias are the most sudden cause of death in young pts w/ hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. What causes dysrthymias?

A

disorganized cellular architecture, scarring, and an expanded interstitial matrix

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144
Q

What characterizes dilated cardiomyoapthy
what is the initial symptom?

A

LV [or biventricular] dilation, biatrial dilation, decreased ventricular wall thickness, and systolic dysfunction

initial symptom–> HF (CP may occur as well)

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145
Q

In asymptomatic patients, what is the only sign of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

A

unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy

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146
Q

What are some diagnostic abnormalities in patients w/ hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
hint: ekg and echo

A

EKG abnormalities (75-90% pt) show high QRS voltage, ST segment and T wave abnormalities, abnormal Q, and atrial enlargment
Echo: myocardial wall thickness >15mm; and EF >80%
terminal states: EF severely depressed

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147
Q

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Cardiac catherization allows direct measurement of ______ ____?

A

left ventricular end diastolic pressure

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148
Q

Medical treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (4)

A

-BB, CCB
-if develop HF–> diuretics
-disopyramide (add on if still symptomatic)
-amiodarone if develops dysrhythmias! (most effective)

disopyramide has negative inotropic effect- improves LV outflow obsructi

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149
Q

What complication that develops in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is associated w/ increased risk of thromboembolism, HF and death?

What is the treatment

A

a-fib–> amiodarone!
Need long term anticoagulation if chronic

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150
Q

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Surgery is reserved for pt w/ large outflow tract gradients & severe symtoms despite medical tx. What are 3 surgical strategies?

What treatment if still symptomatic?

A

-septal myomectomy
-cardiac cath w/ injection to induce ischemia to septal perforator arteries
-echo guided percutaneous septal ablation

If still symptomatic, MVR can be done to counteract systolic anterior motion of mitral leaflet

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151
Q

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

What is the primary tx for pt at risk for death r/t dysrhytmias?

A

ICD Placement!

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152
Q

Common complications in dilated cardiomyopathy? (4)

A

dysrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, emboli and sudden death

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153
Q

dilated cardiomyopathy

Ventricular dilation may lead to what 2 valve abnormalities?

A

mitral and tricuspic regurgitation

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154
Q

Common echo and EKF findings in dilated cardiomyopathy are?

A
  • echo: dilation of all 4 chambers, especially the LV. Global hypokinesis
  • EKG: ST and T wave abnormalities w/ LBBB
  • comon dyrhythmias: PVC and AFIB
155
Q

Treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy

A

Tx is similiar to chronic HF. AC initiated as well.
Prophylactic ICD–> decreases sudden death by 50%

Ultimately–> cardiac transplant :( (DCM is the main indication for transplant)

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156
Q

Common symptoms in stress cardiomyopathy? What is the most common cause?

A

chest pain, dyspnea.
Stress is most common cause
women > men

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157
Q

Stress cardiomyopathy aka apical ballooning syndrome is a temporary primary cardiomyopathy characterized by what abnormalities?

A

LV apical hypokinesis and ischemic EKG changes (coronary arteries are still patent)

-Temporary dysruption of contractility in LV apex (and rest of heart has normal contractility)

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158
Q
  • Peripheral VAD = __________ membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Consists of a small pump & controller = helpful for _______,
  • but generates ____&raquo_space; ______ and lower flows
  • If oxygenator = ECMO,
  • no oxygenator = used to ______ R or L heart

AHF Surgical Treatment

A
  • extracorpeal
  • transport
  • heat … hemolysis
  • support
159
Q

Central VAD/ECHMO

  • cannulas placed in ___ atrium + aorta
  • invasive _____ / ______ to place
  • benefits = complete _____ decompresion ,, avoid ____ impairment ,, avoid ____ syndrome

AHF Surgical treatment

A
  • Right
  • sternotomy / thoracotomy
  • ventriuclar ,, limb ,, SVC
160
Q

ECMO

  • Pts on ECMO have reduced ____ perfusion bc blood bypasses before returning to aorta
  • Inhaled Anes = ____ bc of shunting
  • _____ should be considered for ECMO pts
  • ECMO membrane = ____ + may cause agents like ____ to become sequestered within circuit

AHF Surgical Tx

A
  • lung
  • limited
  • TIVA
  • lipophilic ,, fentanyl
161
Q

Biventricular Assist Device

  • Used to _____ support of ventricles with 2 independent circuits
  • This allows for ______ of either L or R sided support
  • separate circuits achieved by _____ placement
  • R + L sides can be centrally ______ individually

AHF Surgical Tx

A
  • decouple
  • weaning
  • percutaneous
  • cannulated
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Q
  • HF pts have increased risk of :: ___ failure, ______, pna, + require longer periods of ______ _________
  • Comprehensive preop exam to determine if ______ or require treatment
  • 3 reasons to POSTPONE surgery ??

AHF Preoperative Mgnt

A
  • Renal failure ,, sepsis ,, mechanical ventilation
  • compensated
  • decompensation ,, change in status ,, De Novo AHF
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Q
  • ____ held on day of surgery
  • continue ____ bc it’s managment is essential
  • ______ put pt at risk for intraop Hotn
  • perform a _______ if worsening dyspnea
  • 4 labs necessary ??
  • ____ lab is not routine
  • ICDs and Pacemakers should be ______ prior to surgery

AHF Preoperattive Mgmt

A
  • Diuretics
  • Beta blockers
  • ACE-I
  • TTE – echo
  • CBC , lytes , LFTs , coagulation
  • BNP
  • interrogated
164
Q
  • Group of myocardial disease with ___________ or _____ dysfx
  • These exhibit as ventricular __________ or ________
  • Cardiomyopathy is either confined to __________ (primary) or part of _____ disorders (secondary)

Cardiomyopathies

A
  • mechanical or electrical
  • hypertrophy or dilation
  • heart or systemic
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Q
  • affects all ___
  • most common ______ CV disease
  • characterized by _____ + absence of other diseases that could cause it
  • presents with hypertrophy of the ___________________ and ________________
  • Histologic features are hypertrophied ____ cells and ________ myocardial scarring

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

A
  • ages
  • genetic
  • L Ventricle Hypertrophy
  • intraventricular septum and antero-lateral free wall
  • myocardial ,, patchy