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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Quiz

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What is the primary difference between acute and chronic heart failure?

Acute heart failure is a sudden worsening of heart failure symptoms (correct)

Acute heart failure is a type of heart failure that occurs in older adults

Acute heart failure is a milder form of heart failure

Acute heart failure is a type of heart failure that occurs in individuals with a history of myocardial infarction

What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying acute decompensated heart failure?

Increased peripheral resistance

Decreased systemic vascular resistance

Increased cardiac workload

Decreased cardiac output (correct)

What is the most common cause of acute decompensated heart failure?

Hypertension

Myocardial infarction (correct)

Arrhythmia

Valvular heart disease

What is a common complication of acute decompensated heart failure?

Worsening of renal function Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the management of acute decompensated heart failure?

Aggressive diuretic therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of acute decompensated heart failure?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment in acute decompensated heart failure?

Reduce fluid overload Signup and view all the answers

What is a common laboratory finding in acute decompensated heart failure?

Elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a common precipitating factor for acute decompensated heart failure?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the physical examination in acute decompensated heart failure?

Assessing for jugular venous distension Signup and view all the answers