Heart Failure Concepts and Classifications
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What is the pathophysiological process in which the heart as a pump is unable to meet the metabolic requirements of the tissue for oxygen and substrates despite the venous return to the heart is either normal or increased?

  • Heart failure (correct)
  • Heart attack
  • Hypertension
  • Arrhythmia

    • The volume of blood in ventricles at end diastole is termed as ______.

    preload

    What is the force needed to eject blood into circulation called?

  • Preload
  • Afterload (correct)
  • Myocardial contractility
  • Cardiac output

    • Which of the following is NOT a classification of heart failure?

    <p>Pulmonary failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EF stand for in the context of heart function?

    <p>Ejection Fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Left ventricular hypertrophy is the enlargement of the heart chamber.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation are the causes of right-sided heart failure.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Ascites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A disorder that prevents proper circulation is termed as ______.

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

    What is the most common type of shock?

    <p>Hypovolemic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction?

    <p>Anaphylactic shock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of septic shock?

    <p>Extremely low blood pressure despite high fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiogenic shock can be triggered by a severe heart attack.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for septic shock?

    <p>High blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of obstructive shock?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neurogenic shock is caused by sudden loss of control of the parasympathetic nervous system.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Fluid replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiogenic shock is characterized by increased preload.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

    <p>Improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease is also termed as ______.

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

    The rosette shape arrangement of the esophageal mucosa is a protective mechanism against reflux.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between NERD and ERD?

    <p>NERD is a non-erosive reflux disease, while ERD is a reflux disease with visible erosions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common cause of peptic ulcers is H. pylori infection.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to impaired defenses against peptic ulcers?

    <p>Increased gastric acidity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the stomach’s HCl?

    <p>To kill bacteria and break down proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gastrin, secreted by G cells, is a hormone that inhibits HCl secretion.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of multiple erosions in the stomach is a characteristic feature of ______ syndrome.

    <p>stress ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcers?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a complication of peptic ulcers?

    <p>Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The breath test is a highly sensitive test used for the successful eradication of H. pylori infections.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard treatment for H. pylori infection?

    <p>Triple therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of jaundice is characterized by the inability of the liver to conjugate bilirubin?

    <p>Hepatocellular jaundice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jaundice, also known as ______, is caused by raised levels of bilirubin in the blood.

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

    In cases of hemolytic jaundice, the urine is typically acholic (colorless).

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following infections is NOT a common cause of acute viral hepatitis?

    <p>Epstein-Barr Virus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reye's syndrome is a potential consequence of acute viral hepatitis.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard treatment for acute viral hepatitis?

    <p>Supportive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of chronic hepatitis?

    <p>Tuberculosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vast majority of chronic hepatitis cases in Egypt are associated with HCV genotype 4.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic hepatitis B infection is most common in infants and young children.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and anemia in a blood test is suggestive of ______ in chronic hepatitis.

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

    Liver biopsy is a crucial test for evaluating the extent of hepatic fibrosis in chronic hepatitis.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heart Failure

    • Heart failure is a pathophysiological process where the heart struggles to meet the metabolic needs of the tissues for oxygen and substrates, despite normal or increased venous return to the heart.

    Preload and Afterload

    • Preload: The volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole. It depends on venous return and compliance.
    • Afterload: The resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood. It depends on arterial blood pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, and valvular disease.

    Heart Failure Key Concepts

    • Cardiac output (CO) is calculated as Stroke Volume (SV) multiplied by Heart Rate (HR).
    • Stroke volume (SV) is determined by preload, afterload, and myocardial contractility.
    • Ejection Fraction (EF) is a measure of the heart's pumping efficiency.

    Ventricular Remodeling

    • Ventricular remodeling can lead to hypertrophy (growth) or dilation (enlargement) of the left ventricle.

    Heart Failure Classifications

    • Systolic failure: Contractile weakness.
    • Diastolic failure: Impaired filling of the ventricles.
    • Mixed failure: A combination of systolic and diastolic failure.

    Left-Sided Heart Failure (Causes)

    • Valvular disease: Aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation.
    • Hypertension
    • Myocardial disease: Myocardial infarction, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathy.

    Left-Sided Heart Failure (Symptoms)

    • Pulmonary congestion: Dyspnea on exertion, dyspnea at rest, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, acute pulmonary edema, and cough with frothy blood-tinged sputum.
    • Decreased cardiac output: Fatigue, cold extremities, peripheral cyanosis, and oliguria.

    Right-Sided Heart Failure (Causes)

    • Secondary to left-sided heart failure.
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causing pulmonary hypertension.
    • Pulmonary embolism.
    • Pulmonary and tricuspid valve disease.
    • Myocardial disease.

    Right-Sided Heart Failure (Symptoms)

    • Congestive symptoms: Congested neck veins, enlarged and tender liver, edema (ankles, sacrum, ascites), and lower limb edema.
    • Visceral congestion: Mal-digestion related to visceral congestion.

    Treatment of Heart Failure

    • Underlying cause treatment: Surgical valve replacements.
    • Rest: Bed rest is best in a semi-sitting position.
    • Diet: Light diet in small, frequent meals and salt restriction.
    • Diuretics: Decrease preload, Examples: frusemide and spironolactone.
    • Vasodilators: Decrease preload and afterload. Examples include ACE inhibitors.
    • Digitalis: Increase contractile force and decrease heart rate.
    • Beta blockers: Used in chronic stable heart failure.

    Shock (Acute Peripheral Circulatory Failure)

    • Shock is a case of acute circulatory failure characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion leading to tissue hypoxia.

    Types of Shock

    • Hypovolemic shock: Reduced blood volume due to hemorrhage, burns, and severe vomiting or diarrhea.
    • Septic shock: Extreme inflammatory response to an infection.
    • Cardiogenic shock: Heart's inability to adequately pump blood.
    • Anaphylactic shock: Allergic reaction that causes widespread vasodilation and capillary leakage.
    • Obstructive shock: Obstruction of blood flow like cardiac tamponade or tension pneumothorax.
    • Neurogenic shock: Sudden loss of sympathetic nervous system control resulting in massive vasodilation.

    Hypovolemic Shock (Causes & Clinical Picture)

    • Causes of hypovolemic shock stem from reduced blood volume due to hemorrhage, burns, severe vomiting, or diarrhea.
    • Clinical manifestations include pallor, cold clammy sweat, irritability, confusion, rapid weak pulse, hypotension, oliguria, and anuria.

    Septic Shock (Causes and Definitions)

    • Sepsis: Overwhelming inflammatory response in the body triggered by infection.
    • Severity: Severe sepsis, or sepsis leading to organ dysfunction.
    • Septic Shock: Characterized by low blood pressure despite intensive fluid resuscitation (IV fluids), the final stage of sepsis.
    • Causes: Bacterial infections, less commonly fungal or viral infections.

    Septic Shock (Clinical Picture)

    • Early signs can include: fast heart rate, fever or hypothermia, shaking or chills, and warm, sweaty skin; nausea, and vomiting.
    • Signs of severe sepsis including low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation, oliguria or anuria (renal failure).
    • Associated conditions: lactic acidosis, cool and pale limbs, skin rash.
    • Septic shock: low blood pressure despite aggressive IV fluid therapy.

    Risk Factors and Treatment of Septic Shock

    • Risk factors: Age, immunocompromised status, diabetes, malignancy, artificial heart valves/artificial joints, and pregnancy.
    • Treatment: Rapid administration of appropriate antibiotics guided by culture and sensitivity tests, maintaining vital parameters (e.g., oxygenation, blood pressure), using vasopressors for resistant hypotension, and administering anti-inflammatory agents like hydrocortisone.

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Peptic Ulcerations

    • GERD: Reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus due to insufficient lower esophageal sphincter closure.
    • Types: Physiological reflux (normal) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (pathological).
    • Protective mechanisms: Intraabdominal esophagus, high esophageal pressure (lower part), esophageal mucosa.

    Etiology of GERD

    • Primary: improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
    • Secondary: impaired esophageal peristalsis, delayed gastric emptying, and hiatus hernia.

    Symptoms of GERD

    • Heartburn
    • Pressure sensation
    • Epigastric pain
    • Burning sensation
    • Vomiting
    • Extraesophageal symptoms: reflux bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and posterior laryngitis.

    Complications of GERD

    • Chest pain (can resemble angina/infarction)
    • Esophageal ulceration
    • Barrett's esophagus (precancerous condition)
    • Esophageal adenocarcinoma
    • Aspiration of gastric contents

    Peptic Ulcer Disease (Causes & Location)

    • Causes: Infection with H. pylori, use of NSAIDs, and excessive alcohol consumption.
    • Location: Commonly on the lesser curvature and antrum of the stomach or the duodenum.

    Clinical Picture of Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • Pain: Burning, stabbing, or dull ache.
    • Location: Duodenal ulcers are often relieved by food.
    • Location: Gastric ulcers are often worse after eating.

    Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • History: Symptoms and risk factors.
    • Investigations: Upper endoscopy with biopsy, H. pylori testing, and 24-hour pH monitoring.

    Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • Treat H. pylori infection if present
    • Eradication of H. pylori: PPI (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, amoxicillin).
    • Reduce stomach acid secretion with PPIs
    • Stopping NSAID use if possible
    • Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and caffeine
    • Follow-up endoscopic assessment.

    Jaundice and Viral Hepatitis

    • Jaundice: Yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera due to elevated serum bilirubin.
    • Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, mainly viral in origin.

    Causes of Jaundice

    • Hemolytic jaundice: Breakdown of red blood cells.
    • Hepatocellular jaundice: Liver damage.
    • Obstructive jaundice: Blockage of bile duct.
    • Cholestatic jaundice: Impaired bile flow.

    Cholestatic Jaundice (Etiology)

    • Extrahepatic: stones in the common bile duct, worms, tumors, or pressure from outside the bile duct such as enlarged lymph nodes or pancreatic cancer.
    • Intrahepatic: Primary biliary cholangitis, secondary sclerosing cholangitis, certain medications, pregnancy.

    Cholestatic Jaundice (Symptoms)

    • Age of onset: middle to old age
    • Deep jaundice
    • Dark urine, pale stools
    • Pruritis and tendency to bleed.

    Investigations in Jaundice

    • Urine and stool examinations
    • Bilirubin quantification
    • Liver enzyme profile (e.g., AST, ALT)
    • Abdominal ultrasound/MRCP
    • Upper endoscopy
    • Liver biopsy
    • Viral markers

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