Guyton and Hall Physiology Chapter 22 - Cardiac Failure
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What causes the increase in mean systemic filling pressure from 7 to 10.5 mm Hg?

  • Increased blood volume
  • Decreased cardiac output (correct)
  • Improved kidney function
  • Increased heart rate

    • What is the new cardiac output level achieved after autonomic compensation?

  • 5.7 L/min (correct)
  • 4 L/min
  • 5 L/min
  • 10 L/min

    • After several days of fluid loss, what is the new mean systemic filling pressure?

  • 10.5 mm Hg
  • 7 mm Hg
  • 11.5 mm Hg (correct)
  • 13 mm Hg

    • What right atrial pressure is associated with a cardiac output of 5 L/min?

    <p>4.6 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to fluid balance when the cardiac output reaches 5 L/min?

    <p>Fluid balance stabilizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does point A on the curve represent?

    <p>The approximate state of the circulation before compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the condition observed at point B on the curve?

    <p>Sympathetic stimulation has compensated the cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of insufficient cardiac output and arterial pressure?

    <p>Inadequate renal function leading to fluid retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the cardiac output reaches levels below 5 L/min?

    <p>The heart becomes overstretched and cannot pump effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinically signifies serious decompensation?

    <p>Progressive edema, especially in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound is typically associated with pulmonary edema in a patient?

    <p>Bubbling rales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to dyspnea in cases of poor cardiac output?

    <p>Increased right atrial pressure leading to pulmonary issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the eventual outcome of untreated decompensation?

    <p>Rapid progression leading to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the sodium-calcium exchange pump play in cardiac muscle contraction?

    <p>It provides extra calcium to increase muscle contractile force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does digitalis have on calcium pumping mechanisms in cardiac muscle?

    <p>It moderately depresses the calcium pumping mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During shock, how does low arterial pressure affect coronary blood supply?

    <p>It reduces coronary blood supply further.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the cardiac output curve?

    <p>Increases the plateau level by 30% to 100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what arterial pressure does cardiac deterioration typically begin in a healthy heart during left-sided failure?

    <p>Below 45 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mean systemic filling pressure denote in the context of cardiac output and venous return curves?

    <p>The pressure where the venous return curve crosses the zero venous return axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does left-sided heart failure typically affect blood flow in the lungs?

    <p>It leads to inadequate pumping into the systemic circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a small decrease in arterial pressure in a heart with existing coronary vessel blockage?

    <p>It can trigger a cycle of cardiac deterioration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of natriuretic peptides in cases of heart failure?

    <p>They increase the excretion of salt and water by the kidneys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the venous return curve when mean systemic filling pressure increases?

    <p>It shifts to the right and upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the function of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)?

    <p>It is produced when the heart walls are stretched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new equilibrium point (point C) for the cardiac output and venous return curves described?

    <p>+5 mm Hg pressure and 4 L/min cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern in treating myocardial infarction with respect to arterial pressure?

    <p>To prevent any decrease in arterial pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method provides a quantitative approach to analyzing cardiac output regulation?

    <p>Graphic method introduced in Chapter 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes unilateral left heart failure from overall heart failure?

    <p>It occurs without concomitant right-sided failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What therapeutic measure can help reverse excessive workload on the heart in acute situations?

    <p>Putting tourniquets on both arms and legs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary action of Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) during heart failure?

    <p>To enhance the excretion of salt and water by the kidneys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal mean systemic filling pressure before sympathetic stimulation, as mentioned?

    <p>7 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a vicious cycle of cardiac deterioration typically indicate in heart failure?

    <p>A progressive decline in heart function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change occurs during the days following cardiac failure?

    <p>Compensation that increases cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do natriuretic peptides usually respond to severe heart failure?

    <p>Their circulating levels may increase severalfold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of coronary vessel blockage impact the threshold for cardiac deterioration during heart failure?

    <p>It lowers the threshold for deterioration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic measure listed for reversing heart failure effects?

    <p>Providing intravenous fluids to improve circulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cardiac failure, which aspect can most improve understanding using quantitative analysis?

    <p>Impact of different factors in cardiac failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence if therapeutic measures are not initiated within a critical timeframe during heart failure?

    <p>The worsening condition may lead to death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the brown dashed curves in the context discussed?

    <p>Represent cardiac output and venous return measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the principles of cardiac failure often approached qualitatively?

    <p>Qualitative logic provides sufficient insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diuretic is mentioned as effective in situations requiring rapid fluid loss?

    <p>Furosemide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change occurs in the heart that leads to the release of natriuretic peptides?

    <p>The heart walls become stretched due to increased blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary role of natriuretic peptides in cardiovascular physiology?

    <p>To promote vasodilation and reduce blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary therapeutic role of cardiotonic drugs like digitalis in patients with heart failure?

    <p>To strengthen the heart muscle and improve cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect do diuretic drugs have on fluid balance in cases of low cardiac output?

    <p>They assist the kidneys in excreting more fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a rise in right atrial pressure during cardiac failure?

    <p>Progressive retention of body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to happen when cardiac output is below a critical level?

    <p>Fluid volume in the body progressively increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is suggested by an increase in right atrial pressure to 9 mm Hg during heart failure?

    <p>Severe decompensation and progressive fluid retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Inadequate pumping of blood by the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment procedure is effective in the early stages of cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Catheterizing the coronary artery and administering certain enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the survival rate of patients experiencing cardiogenic shock despite appropriate medical care?

    <p>Less than 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly observed during the progression of left heart failure?

    <p>Gradual development of pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do cardiac and circulatory system conditions have on body tissues during cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Eventual deterioration and risk of tissue death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do natriuretic peptides have on the kidneys during heart failure?

    <p>They stimulate the kidneys to increase salt and water excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a therapeutic measure to decrease the workload on the heart?

    <p>Giving the patient pure oxygen to breathe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary trigger for the release of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)?

    <p>Stretching of the atrial walls in the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the vicious cycle in heart failure is not interrupted?

    <p>The patient's condition will continue to deteriorate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is true during severe heart failure?

    <p>BNP levels may increase severalfold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is effective in causing rapid fluid loss during heart failure?

    <p>Using a rapidly acting diuretic like furosemide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body typically respond to high pressures in the heart under conditions of failure?

    <p>By enhancing the release of natriuretic peptides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate effect does administering tourniquets have in acute heart failure treatment?

    <p>Sequesters blood in the veins to reduce left heart workload.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of sympathetic stimulation do to the renal tubules?

    <p>Increases water reabsorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is NOT a direct form of treatment mentioned for heart failure?

    <p>Providing cardiac rehabilitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cardiac output in a damaged heart can fall to 2 L/min, which is about two-fifths of normal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increased mean systemic filling pressure leads to a decreased pressure gradient for venous flow towards the heart.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A moderate increase in body fluid volume can help compensate for decreased heart pumping ability.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right atrial pressure typically decreases when the cardiac output falls significantly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiac failure always causes harmful effects due to fluid retention.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recovery of the heart after myocardial infarction can be influenced by the establishment of a new collateral blood supply.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The urine output returns to normal immediately after cardiac output rises to normal levels post-heart attack.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anuria can occur when the cardiac output falls to 40% of its normal level.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degree of recovery of the heart after a myocardial infarction is always complete.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Renal retention of fluid occurs for a few minutes to hours in response to low cardiac output.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A critical cardiac output level must be achieved for the kidneys to maintain normal fluid balance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiotonic drugs like digitalis can consistently increase cardiac contractility in normal hearts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cardiac output is below normal levels, fluid-retaining mechanisms are activated.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing right atrial pressure to 9 mm Hg guarantees normal fluid output from the kidneys.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diuretic drugs primarily aim to reduce the intake of salt and water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The administration of digitalis can increase the strength of a failing heart by up to 50%.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fluid balance is restored if the amount of fluid entering the body equals the amount leaving it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a right atrial pressure of 7 mm Hg, a cardiac output of 4.2 L/min can achieve normal kidney function.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The decompensation process can be reversed by effectively managing fluid intake and cardiac output.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the body's fluid volume increases progressively, mean systemic filling pressure continues to decrease.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with their corresponding conditions during compensated heart failure:

    <p>Fast pulse rate = Acute heart failure Cold skin = Sympathetic stimulation Pallor = Cardiogenic shock Reduced cardiac reserve = Compensated heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of heart conditions with their typical cardiovascular dynamics:

    <p>Normal cardiovascular dynamics = Resting compensated heart failure Mildly elevated right atrial pressure = Point D Increased heart pumping capacity = Acute heart failure recovery Cardiac output near normal = Sympathetic recovery stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors affecting cardiac output with their associated effects:

    <p>High right atrial pressure = Maintains normal cardiac output Fluid retention = Moderate excess of fluid Acute exercise = Return of acute heart failure symptoms Sympathetic stimulation = Increased pulse rate and pallor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following treatment outcomes with their related conditions in heart failure:

    <p>Therapeutic measures = Reverse excessive workload on the heart Diuretics = Rapid fluid loss Natriuretic peptides = Regulate fluid balance Cardiotonic drugs = Improve heart contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions with their corresponding heart failure concepts:

    <p>Compensated heart failure = May have normal resting cardiac output Fluid volume retention = Occurs despite heart weakness Exercise impairment = Heart can't meet increased demand Acute heart failure recovery = Heart starts recovering gradually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the key concepts related to myocardial infarction with their descriptions:

    <p>Cardiac Output = The volume of blood the heart pumps per minute Right Atrial Pressure = The pressure in the right atrium, indicating fluid status Compensated Heart Failure = A state where the heart adapts to decreased function Decompensated Heart Failure = A severe condition where heart function fails to meet body demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the cardiac conditions with their associated parameters:

    <p>Normal Cardiac Output = 5 L/min Significantly Depressed Cardiac Output = Below half-normal levels Increased Right Atrial Pressure = Contributing to fluid retention Fluid Retention = Common outcome after myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phases of recovery after myocardial infarction with their timeframes:

    <p>Initial Recovery = First few days to weeks Final State of Recovery = 5 to 7 weeks Ongoing Improvement = Months after the incident Severe Decompensation = Immediate following fluid retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functional points on the cardiac output curve with their meanings:

    <p>Point A = Represents severely compromised function Point C = Indicates a normal cardiac output Point D = Shows increased right atrial pressure while output is normal Point F = Links to critical cardiac output decrease before death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terminology related to heart failure with their definitions:

    <p>Cardiogenic Shock = A critical condition due to severe heart function loss Natriuretic Peptides = Hormones that help regulate blood pressure and fluid balance Fluid Balance = The state of equilibrium between fluid intake and output Cardiac Decompensation = A worsening condition when the heart cannot maintain adequate output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiac Output and Failure

    • Cardiac output is greatly depressed at different times after the heart has become severely weakened.
    • The state of the circulation before compensation is represented by point A.
    • Point B shows the state a few minutes later after sympathetic stimulation has compensated as much as it can.
    • Cardiac output has risen to 4 L/min at point B.
    • Right atrial pressure has risen to 5 mm Hg at point B.
    • The state at point B is not stable because the cardiac output is not high enough for the kidneys to function normally.
    • Fluid retention continues and can eventually lead to death.
    • Sympathetic stimulation elevates the mean systemic filling pressure, which pushes the venous return curve to the right.
    • Digitalis can help in treating decompensation by depressing the calcium pumping mechanism and increasing calcium ion concentration in cardiac muscle, which increases contractile force.

    Decompensation

    • Decompensation occurs when the heart is so overstretched or edematous that it cannot pump even moderate quantities of blood.
    • Decompensation is characterized by progressing edema, especially edema of the lungs.
    • Edema of the lungs leads to bubbling rales and dyspnea.
    • Lack of appropriate therapy at this stage rapidly leads to death.

    Cardiogenic Shock

    • Cardiogenic shock is a dangerous state where the heart is so weakened that cardiac output falls to a critical level.
    • Patients with cardiogenic shock are more prone to cardiac deterioration due to reduced coronary blood supply.
    • Even a small decrease in arterial pressure can trigger a vicious cycle of cardiac deterioration.
    • A blocked major coronary vessel worsens the condition, as coronary arterial pressure must fall below 80-90 mm Hg before deterioration begins.

    Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock

    • Measures to reverse cardiogenic shock include:
      • Applying tourniquets to both arms and legs to decrease the workload on the left side of the heart.
      • Administering a rapid-acting diuretic, such as furosemide, to eliminate excess fluid.
      • Giving the patient pure oxygen to reverse blood oxygen desaturation, heart deterioration, and peripheral vasodilation.
      • Administering a rapidly acting cardiotonic drug, such as dobutamine, to improve heart contractility and increase cardiac output.

    Natriuretic Peptides

    • Natriuretic peptides, like ANP and BNP, are released by the heart in response to stretching.
    • Increased levels of ANP and BNP in the blood indicate heart failure.
    • Natriuretic peptides act on the kidneys to increase salt and water excretion.

    Quantitative Graphic Analysis of Cardiac Failure

    • Graphical analysis using cardiac output regulation curves helps understand the dynamics of cardiac failure.
    • Sympathetic stimulation increases the plateau level of the cardiac output curve and the mean systemic filling pressure.
    • Digitalis therapy increases cardiac output and shifts the venous return curve to the right.
    • Fluid loss over several days reduces the mean systemic filling pressure and shifts the venous return curve to the left.
    • The final equilibrium occurs when cardiac output is enough for normal fluid balance.

    Cardiac Output & Fluid Balance

    • The kidneys require a critical cardiac output to maintain normal fluid balance, with output of salt and water matching intake.
    • At cardiac outputs below this level, the body retains fluid, causing an increase in mean systemic filling pressure and right atrial pressure.
    • With continued low cardiac output, the body's state shifts from point B to point C and then to point D in Figure 22-2, with increasing right atrial pressure and progressively worsening fluid retention despite increasing cardiac output.

    Low-Output Cardiac Failure - Cardiogenic Shock

    • When the heart cannot pump even the minimal amount of blood needed for the body to survive, cardiogenic shock occurs, leading to tissue suffering and potential death.
    • Cardiogenic shock is often seen after acute heart attacks or prolonged cardiac deterioration.
    • Survival rates for cardiogenic shock are typically low, around 30% even with proper medical care.

    Vicious Cycle of Cardiac Deterioration in Cardiogenic Shock

    • Low cardiac output triggers sympathetic nervous system activation, increasing vasoconstriction and heart rate, which further elevates systemic filling pressure and worsens cardiac output, creating a vicious cycle.
    • Natriuretic peptides, such as ANP and BNP, released by the heart when it is stretched, counteract this by increasing renal excretion of salt and water, attempting to delay the onset of decompensation.

    Reversing Cardiogenic Shock

    • Reversing the cycle requires immediate action including:
      • Applying tourniquets to sequester blood in veins, reducing left ventricular workload.
      • Administering rapid-acting diuretics, such as furosemide, to eliminate excess body fluid rapidly.
      • Providing oxygen to address blood oxygen desaturation and improve vital functions.
      • Administering cardiotonic drugs, such as digitalis, to strengthen heart contractions.
      • Employing procedures like clot removal or thrombolysis (using streptokinase or tPA) in the first hour of cardiogenic shock.

    Edema in Patients with Cardiac Failure

    • Acute left heart failure leads to pulmonary edema but slow to cause peripheral edema.
    • Peripheral edema develops gradually as the heart fails to pump blood effectively, causing a rise in right atrial pressure over time and thus fluid leakage into the interstitial space.

    HFpEF (Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction)

    • Characterized by impaired ventricular filling due to stiffness of the left ventricle.
    • Typically seen in older adults, women, and those with conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

    Arteriovenous Fistula and Venous Return

    • An arteriovenous fistula increases venous return, shifting the venous return curve upward and increasing cardiac output significantly.
    • The higher cardiac output leads to a slight elevation in right atrial pressure and mild signs of peripheral congestion.

    Cardiac Output & Damage

    • A damaged heart has reduced cardiac output
    • Venous blood returning to the damaged heart increases, causing right atrial pressure to rise.
    • This increased blood volume is beneficial in compensating for heart damage
    • The mean systemic filling pressure increases with rising blood volume, causing a pressure gradient and increased venous blood flow towards the heart
    • The heart pumps larger quantities of blood, and the damaged heart becomes primed with more inflowing blood
    • The damaged heart has a cardiac output of 2 L/min, about two-fifths of normal.

    Recovery After Myocardial Infarction

    • Collateral blood supply begins to penetrate the damaged heart after an infarction
    • The undamaged part of the heart hypertrophies, offsetting cardiac damage.
    • Recovery depends on the type and severity of damage.

    Critical Cardiac Output

    • For normal fluid balance, critical cardiac output is required
    • If cardiac output falls below the critical level, fluid retaining mechanisms remain active and body fluid volume increases
    • Fluid retention continues until cardiac output and arterial pressure rise to almost normal levels.

    Mechanism for Normal Fluid Balance

    • To increase cardiac output, cardiotonic drugs can be used to strengthen the heart
    • Diuretic drugs can increase kidney excretion to reduce fluid volume
    • Both method bring fluid balance by increasing fluid output and reducing intake.

    Cardiotonic Drugs

    • Have little effect on healthy hearts
    • Increase the strength of damaged myocardium by 50% to 100% in heart failure.

    Role of ADH

    • Reduction in cardiac output and arterial pressure increases ADH secretion
    • Excess ADH leads to water retention, hyponatremia and worsening outcomes

    Sympathetic Nervous System Activation

    • Heart failure causes activation of the sympathetic nervous system
    • This causes constriction of renal afferent arterioles
    • Sympathetic activation causes tubular reabsorption of salt and water
    • It stimulates renin release and angiotensin II formation, leading to renal tubular reabsorption
    • It stimulates ADH release, leading to increased renal tubular reabsorption

    Decompensation Process

    • Decompensation occurs due to the vicious cycle:
      • Reduced cardiac output
      • Peripheral vasodilation
      • Increased venous return
      • Increased damming of blood in the lungs
      • Increased right atrial pressure
      • Enhanced sympathetic and ADH activation leading to more fluid retention
      • Further reduced cardiac output
    • Digitalis can help to elevate the cardiac output curve and improve symptoms of heart failure.
    • Digitalis causes increased urine output and decreased right arterial pressure
    • Digitalis shifts the venous return curve to the left, improving the circulatory function.

    Cardiac Output Curve After Partial Recovery

    • After an acute myocardial infarction, the heart usually recovers within 5 to 7 weeks.
    • A week after an acute myocardial infarction, the partially recovered heart exhibits a depressed cardiac output, but the right atrial pressure has increased.
    • Increased right atrial pressure compensates for reduced cardiac output, meaning the heart pumps blood at normal rates.
    • Individuals with compensated heart failure often have normal resting cardiac outputs but mildly elevated right atrial pressures.
    • During exercise, patients with compensated heart failure are unable to increase their heart pumping capacity, reducing cardiac reserve.

    Low-Output Cardiac Failure - Cardiogenic Shock

    • In cardiogenic shock, the heart is unable to pump even the minimal blood flow required to sustain the body, leading to tissue damage and deterioration.
    • Cardiogenic shock is a form of circulatory shock caused by inadequate cardiac pumping.
    • The survival rate of patients with cardiogenic shock is less than 30% even with treatment.
    • Cardiogenic shock is often caused by acute heart attacks or prolonged periods of slow cardiac deterioration.

    Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock

    • Two treatment options for cardiogenic shock involve removing the clot in the coronary artery or using enzymes to dissolve the clot in the blocked coronary artery.
    • Effective treatment within the first hour of cardiogenic shock is essential, as results decrease significantly after 3 hours.

    Edema in Patients with Cardiac Failure

    • Acute left heart failure can cause rapid pulmonary congestion, leading to pulmonary edema and potentially death.
    • Left or right heart failure rarely causes immediate peripheral edema due to reduced blood pressure in capillary beds.
    • Decreased cardiac output leads to reduced kidney function, resulting in fluid retention, which contributes to peripheral edema.

    Long-Term Fluid Retention By The Kidneys Causes Peripheral Edema In Persisting Heart Failure

    • Peripheral edema starts to develop after a day or so of overall heart failure or right ventricular heart failure.
    • Fluid retention by the kidneys increases the mean systemic filling pressure, leading to increased venous return to the heart and elevated right atrial pressure.
    • This elevates capillary pressure causing fluid loss into the tissues contributing to edema.
    • Reduced urine output due to heart failure is caused by several factors, contributing to fluid retention and worsening edema:
      • Reduced glomerular filtration rate due to decreased blood flow.
      • Activation of the renin-angiotensin system, enhancing water and sodium reabsorption by the renal tubules.
      • Increased aldosterone secretion, promoting further sodium reabsorption by the renal tubules, leading to secondary water retention.
      • Increased antidiuretic hormone secretion (ADH), further contributing to water reabsorption by the renal tubules.

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