15 Questions
What is the primary cause of diastolic heart failure?
Enlargement of the heart or fibrosis in the left ventricle
What is the common risk factor associated with heart failure?
Hyperlipidemia
Which of the following medications is used to inhibit the Na-K-Cl transporter in the loop of Henle?
Loop diuretics
What is the effect of ARBs on blood vessels?
Vasodilation
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in the treatment of heart failure?
Blocking Na and Cl reabsorption in the DCT
What is the primary reason for the inability of the heart to fill with blood in diastolic heart failure?
Fibrosis in the left ventricle
Which of the following medications is used to treat refractory heart failure?
Hydralazine/ISDN
What is the common symptom of hyperkalemia in patients with heart failure?
None of the above
Which of the following is a risk factor for heart failure?
Hypomagnesemia
What is the effect of aldosterone receptor antagonists on the kidney?
Decreases Na and Cl reabsorption
In diastolic heart failure, which of the following is a contributing factor to the heart's inability to fill with blood?
Fibrosis in the left ventricle
What is the primary effect of aldosterone receptor antagonists in the treatment of heart failure?
Blockage of Na and Cl reabsorption in the DCT
Which of the following medications is a key component of the treatment of systolic heart failure?
ACEI or ARB
What is the primary mechanism of action of ARBs in reducing blood pressure?
Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
In the treatment of heart failure, which of the following is a common complication of diuretic therapy?
Hypokalemia
Test your knowledge of the differences between diastolic and systolic heart failure, including their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about the risk factors, cardiac output, and medications used to manage heart failure.
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