18 Questions
Which stage of heart failure is characterized by the presence of structural disorders or abnormal filling pressures of the heart, but no symptoms?
Stage B
What is the term for heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, also known as a 'filling problem'?
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
What is the primary characteristic of Stage C heart failure?
Symptoms of heart failure present with intense activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of Stage A heart failure?
No structural changes or symptoms of heart failure
What is the term for the reduction of stroke volume due to a ventricle chamber that is too small and cannot relax enough to allow adequate filling?
Diastolic dysfunction
What is the characteristic of Stage D heart failure?
Inadequate cardiac output at rest and eventually unable to sustain life
What is the main characteristic of heart failure?
A syndrome resulting from various cardiac disorders
What is the primary cause of concentric hypertrophy in heart failure?
Aortic stenosis
What is the effect of increased inflammatory cytokine signaling in cardiac muscle remodeling?
More efficient immune response signaling
Which of the following cardiac disorders can lead to heart failure?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of heart failure management?
To improve cardiac output and stroke volume
What is the effect of decreased mitochondrial density and function in cardiac muscle remodeling?
Increased glycolysis
What is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure?
Inadequate tissue perfusion
Which medication class is used to reduce sympathetic stress on the heart in heart failure management?
Beta blockers
What is a characteristic of right-sided heart failure?
Systemic blood vessel congestion
Which of the following medications is used to promote nitric oxide signaling in heart failure management?
Isosorbide dinitrate
What is a goal of lifestyle changes in heart failure management?
Reducing or removing risk factors
What is a type of medication used to reduce volume and pressure stress on the ventricle in heart failure management?
Diuretics
Test your knowledge on the differences between left and right sided heart failure, including signs, symptoms, and medical management. Learn about the effects on cardiac output, tissue perfusion, and systemic blood vessels.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
