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Which demographic group is more prone to diastolic heart failure?
Which demographic group is more prone to diastolic heart failure?
- Middle-aged men
- Young males
- Adolescent females
- Elderly women (correct)
What is the main mechanism of diastolic heart failure? (2 answers)
What is the main mechanism of diastolic heart failure? (2 answers)
- SNS activation
- Decreased distensibility of the ventricle (correct)
- Chronic volume overload
- Impaired relaxation due to increased Ca++ uptake
Which of the following symptoms is associated with left heart failure?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with left heart failure?
- Orthopnea (correct)
- Hepatomegaly
- JVD
- Peripheral edema
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation in systolic heart failure?
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation in systolic heart failure?
Which compensatory mechanism shifts venous blood centrally in LV dysfunction?
Which compensatory mechanism shifts venous blood centrally in LV dysfunction?
What is the main effect of humoral-mediated response in LV dysfunction?
What is the main effect of humoral-mediated response in LV dysfunction?
Why is controlling heart rate important in diastolic heart failure?
Why is controlling heart rate important in diastolic heart failure?
Which class of the New York Heart Association classification system would a patient belong to if they have symptoms with ordinary exertion?
Which class of the New York Heart Association classification system would a patient belong to if they have symptoms with ordinary exertion?
What is the primary pathophysiologic change leading to the development and progression of heart failure?
What is the primary pathophysiologic change leading to the development and progression of heart failure?
Which lifestyle modification is NOT recommended for preventing the progression of heart failure?
Which lifestyle modification is NOT recommended for preventing the progression of heart failure?
Which medication is used when patients remain symptomatic despite ACE Inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics?
Which medication is used when patients remain symptomatic despite ACE Inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics?
Which class of drugs promotes vasodilation, reduces salt and water reabsorption, and decreases ventricular remodeling in heart failure?
Which class of drugs promotes vasodilation, reduces salt and water reabsorption, and decreases ventricular remodeling in heart failure?
Which drug class is responsible for blocking the AT1 receptor and breaking down ANP and BNP in heart failure management?
Which drug class is responsible for blocking the AT1 receptor and breaking down ANP and BNP in heart failure management?
Which condition is NOT a predictor of poor prognosis in heart failure?
Which condition is NOT a predictor of poor prognosis in heart failure?
What is the main pathophysiological feature of dilated cardiomyopathy?
What is the main pathophysiological feature of dilated cardiomyopathy?
Which cardiomyopathy presents with myocardial infiltration leading to increased ventricular stiffness and decreased diastolic function?
Which cardiomyopathy presents with myocardial infiltration leading to increased ventricular stiffness and decreased diastolic function?
'TandemHeart' and 'Impella' are examples of what type of devices in heart failure management?
'TandemHeart' and 'Impella' are examples of what type of devices in heart failure management?
'Peripartum cardiomyopathy' typically occurs during which period of time?
'Peripartum cardiomyopathy' typically occurs during which period of time?
Which of the following lifestyle modifications is NOT recommended in preventing or delaying the progression of heart failure?
Which of the following lifestyle modifications is NOT recommended in preventing or delaying the progression of heart failure?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by biventricular dilation and diastolic dysfunction.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by biventricular dilation and diastolic dysfunction.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy commonly presents with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy commonly presents with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by decreased ventricular compliance and diastolic dysfunction.
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by decreased ventricular compliance and diastolic dysfunction.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is stress-related and predominantly affects males.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is stress-related and predominantly affects males.
