HF

Question 1

HF Presentation

Answer 1

SOB, OE, How far can you walk
PND, orthopnea, Leg swelling
Chest pain, palps

Question 2

HF Risk factors

Answer 2

HTN, DM, IHD, FmHx, valve disease
AF, thyroid disease
Lung problems, smoking, alcohol, meth

Question 3

HF Investigations

Answer 3

ECHO, ETT, ECG, CXR
Bloods: BNP, Hb, U+E, Cr, GFR, TFTs

Question 4

HF Treatments

Answer 4

Exercise, smoking/alch/meth cessation
FLUID RESTRICT, low salt diet
Entresto (ARB/ARNI, BB, diuretic (DOSE), spiro, empag (SGLT2i)

Question 5

HF Complications

Answer 5

SE of meds, compliance (fluid restrict)
How many hospital admissions last year?
Kidney issues, leg ulcers, blood clots
Recent chest pain/palps/lightheaded

Question 6

HF Progress

Answer 6

How far can you walk now, SOB at rest?
Leg swelling, stable, worse or better?
Vaccinations, TARGET WEIGHT

Question 7

HF Review

Answer 7

Who monitors your heart? How often
Target weight, how often do you weigh yourself?
Cardiac rehabilitation?