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What is the result when an acute event affects the left ventricle's ability to move blood?

Increased stroke volume

Inefficient blood flow through the left side of the heart (correct)

Increased heart rate

Increased cardiac output

What is the formula to calculate cardiac output?

Stroke volume + heart rate

Heart rate / stroke volume

Heart rate - stroke volume

Stroke volume x heart rate (correct)

What is the consequence of blood not being able to flow efficiently through the left side of the heart?

Backlog of blood in the left atrium, pulmonary veins and lungs (correct)

Decreased pulmonary oedema

Increased cardiac output

Increased oxygen saturation

What is the definition of pulmonary oedema?

Lung tissue and alveoli are filled with interstitial fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of pulmonary oedema on normal gas exchange in the lungs?

Decreased oxygen saturation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trigger for acute left ventricular failure?

Decompensated chronic heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of B-type Natriuretic Peptide in the body?

To relax the smooth muscle in blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of acute left ventricular failure?

Acute shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

What is the key measure of the left ventricular function in echocardiography?

Ejection fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of cardiomegaly on a chest x-ray?

Cardiothoracic ratio of more than 0.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a raised B-type Natriuretic Peptide blood result?

Indicates the heart is overloaded beyond its normal capacity to pump effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of right-sided heart failure in a patient with acute left ventricular failure?

Jugular venous distension Signup and view all the answers