Heart Failure Flashcards
1
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Can you describe what happens during the cardiac cycle?
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2
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What is meant by Preload?
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3
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What is meant by Afterload?
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4
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What is meant by cardiac output?
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5
Q
What is meant by stroke volume?
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6
Q
What is meant by ejection fraction?
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7
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of left and right-sided heart failure?
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8
Q
How is heart failure treated?
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9
Q
How would you assess a patient suffering from chronic breathlessness?
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