Diagnostic Criteria for Heart Failure
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Which of the following best describes cardiac failure?

  • A condition in which the heart is structurally or functionally impaired
  • A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs (correct)
  • A condition in which the heart is unable to maintain normal heart rate
  • A condition in which the heart is unable to maintain normal blood pressure

    • What is another term commonly used to refer to congestive heart failure?

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Cardiac arrest (correct)
  • Atherosclerosis

    • What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?

  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 2-4% (correct)
  • 35-64%

    • Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?

    <p>Idiopathic cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?

    <p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?

    <p>LV failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?

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

    Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?

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

    Which laboratory finding may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?

    <p>Abnormal electrolyte levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?

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

    Which diuretic is the most effective for symptomatic relief in heart failure?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?

    <p>Atrial tachycardia with A/V Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?

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

    What is the maximum benefit achieved by using vasodilators in the treatment of heart failure?

    <p>Reduction of afterload by arteriolar vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?

    <p>Ventricular tachyarrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged over 65 years?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of deaths occur within 5 years of cardiac failure diagnosis?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?

    <p>Idiopathic cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?

    <p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?

    <p>LV failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?

    <p>Increased Jugular Venous Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?

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

    Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?

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

    Which of the following imaging techniques can assess the function of both ventricles in heart failure?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?

    <p>Development of junctional rhythm in patients with a fib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Decompensated CHF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of heart failure?

    <p>Ventricular tachyarrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major symptom of cardiac failure?

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of cardiac failure in individuals aged 35-64 years?

    <p>2-4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of heart failure?

    <p>Increased metabolic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?

    <p>B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?

    <p>Cardiac catheterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

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

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of systolic heart failure?

    <p>Valvular heart disease (stenosis or regurgitant lesions)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of diastolic heart failure?

    <p>Valvular heart disease (aortic stenosis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?

    <p>LV failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?

    <p>Leg swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?

    <p>Atrial tachycardia with A/V Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Correction of reversible causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?

    <p>Ventricular tachyarrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Decompensated CHF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to cardiac failure?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of heart failure in individuals aged over 65 years?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?

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

    Which of the following is a cardiac manifestation of digitalis toxicity?

    <p>Sinus bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for beta blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Decompensated CHF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a positive inotropic agent?

    <p>Phosphodiesterase inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the survival rate at 5 years for cardiac transplant patients?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of right heart failure?

    <p>LV failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of acute heart failure?

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

    What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure?

    <p>Coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mainstay of treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF)?

    <p>Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing heart failure?

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

    Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate decreased renal blood flow in heart failure?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following imaging techniques is indicated when coronary artery disease (CAD) or valvular heart disease is suspected?

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

    Which of the following is a side effect of diuretic therapy in heart failure?

    <p>Pre-renal azotemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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