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What type of heart failure is characterized by inadequate left ventricle output and inadequate tissue perfusion?

Diastolic heart failure (correct)

Systolic heart failure

Right-sided heart failure

Ischemic heart failure

Which factor is a risk factor for both left-sided and right-sided heart failure?

Angina

Pulmonary fibrosis

Hypertension (correct)

Myocardial infarction

What is the ejection fraction in systolic heart failure?

30%

Above 60%

50%

Below 40% (correct)

Which condition is NOT a risk factor for right-sided heart failure?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What happens in left-sided heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction?

Stiffening prevents ventricular filling and ejection Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?

55% - 70% Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should be withheld if the patient's apical pulse is less than 60 bpm?

Inotropic agents Signup and view all the answers

What does a BNP level greater than 300 pg/ml indicate?

Severe heart failure Signup and view all the answers

Which manifestation is associated with right-sided heart failure?

Ascites Signup and view all the answers

What is a life-threatening emergency complication characterized by anxiety, tachycardia, and respiratory distress?

Pulmonary edema Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic tool is used to measure systolic and diastolic functioning of the heart?

Ultrasound or Echocardiogram Signup and view all the answers