12 Questions
What can cause Left-Sided Heart Failure?
All of the above
What is a major cause of Right-Sided Heart Failure?
Left-Sided Heart Failure
What are the signs and symptoms of Left-Sided Heart Failure?
Pulmonary Crackles &/or wheezing
What does an Echocardiography determine?
Ejection fraction
What is a consequence of an inefficient left ventricle pump?
Blood backs up into the lungs
What is a diagnostic test to monitor the progression of CHF?
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
What is a sign of Right-Sided Heart Failure due to fluid overload?
Dependent peripheral edema
What is the consequence of decreased blood pumped to the body in Left-Sided Heart Failure?
Systemic Cyanosis
What is the effect of chronic hypertension on the heart?
Increased resistance, heart must work harder to maintain cardiac output
What is a consequence of decreased cardiac output from dysrhythmia?
Causes the heart to work harder
What can a chest X-Ray show in relation to heart failure?
Size of heart
What is a symptom of systemic cyanosis in Left-Sided Heart Failure?
Bluish discoloration of the skin
Test your knowledge of the causes of heart failure with this informative quiz. Discover the factors that can lead to left-sided or right-sided heart failure and understand why an inefficient pump can cause a backup of blood in the body's system.
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