12 Questions
What is the most common cause of systolic heart failure?
Ischemia/CAD resulting in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
What is a common cause of right heart failure?
Left heart failure
Which symptom is associated with volume overload in heart failure?
Peripheral edema
Which stage of heart failure is characterized by muscle mass wasting?
Class 4
What is the main defect in diastolic heart failure?
Failure of relaxation to fill the chambers with blood
Which disease is a common cause of HFpEF?
Hypertension
What is the definition of heart failure?
A physiological state where cardiac output is insufficient for the body's needs
Which condition is the most common cause of heart failure?
Ischemic heart disease
What is the average length of hospital stay for heart failure patients in the US?
5 days
Which of the following is a change that occurs in the heart due to overload over time?
Reduced contractility
What is the lifetime risk for people with BP > 160/90 mmHg for developing heart failure?
Double that of those persons with BP < 140/90 mmHg
Which of the following is a common categorization of heart failure?
Which side of the heart is involved
Learn about the definition of heart failure as a physiological state where the heart's output is insufficient for the body's needs, and its statistics such as 20% of hospital admissions for people over 65. Explore the condition of heart failure with impaired cardiac structure and its impact on blood flow.
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