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Cardiovascular Pathology: Heart Failure
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Cardiovascular Pathology: Heart Failure

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What is the primary cause of right heart failure?

  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Left heart failure (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a sign of heart failure?

  • Tachycardia
  • Weight loss (correct)
  • Pitting edema
  • S3 heart sound
  • What is the term for isolated right heart failure due to a pulmonary cause?

  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cor pulmonale (correct)
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • What is the effect of supine position on patients with heart failure?

    <p>Increased venous return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?

    <p>Redistribution of blood and reabsorption of peripheral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is NOT recommended in acute decompensated heart failure?

    <p>Beta blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages in the lungs?

    <p>HF cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of systolic dysfunction?

    <p>Myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of diastolic dysfunction?

    <p>Preserved ejection fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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