Term
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Definition
| CAD, HTN, RHD, cor pulmonale, anemia, endocarditis, diabetes, nicotine, advanced age, elevated total cholesterol |
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Term
| Clinical Manifestations for Left-Sided Heart Failure |
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Definition
Increased HR
Restlessness/confusion (increased CO2)
Pulmonary congestion-crackles in lungs
Pulmonary edema- frothy, pink-tinged sputum
Oliguria, Nocturia, Orthopnea
Dry,hacking cough
Can Lead to organ failure- especially renal system
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Term
| Clinical Manifestations for Right-Sided Heart Failure |
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Definition
Increased HR
JVD
Ascites
Weight Gain
Peripheral Edema
Hepatomegaly
Fatigue
Anorexia
Nausea/Vomiting |
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Term
| Complications of Heart Failure |
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Definition
Pleural Effusion
Dysrhythmias
Left Ventricular Thrombus
Hepatomegaly
Renal Failure |
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Term
| Classifications of Heart Failure |
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Definition
Class I- No limitations on activity
Class II- Slight limitation; no symptoms at rest
Class III- Marked limitation; usually comfortable at rest
Class IV- Inability to carry on physical activity without discomfort. |
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Term
| Diagnostic Studies for Heart Failure |
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Definition
ABG's
Cardiac Enzymes
BNP
EKG
Echocardiogram
Stress Testing
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Term
| Collaborative Therapy for Acute Heart Failure |
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Definition
High fowler's position; feet dangling to decrease venous return
O2
ACE-inhibitors
Beta-blockers
BNP peptides
Nipride/Morphine Sulfate to reduce cardiac afterload and anxiety
Diuretics (Aldactone if K+ is low)
Digoxin
Nitrates
Restrict Na intake
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Term
| Manifestations of Digitalis Toxicity |
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Definition
Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting
Blurred vision
Dysrhythmias |
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