Diagnostic Criteria for Heart Failure

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Which of the following best describes cardiac failure?

A condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs

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

Cardiac arrest

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

2-4%

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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