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What is a hallmark finding in systolic heart failure?
What is a hallmark finding in systolic heart failure?
In diastolic heart failure, what primarily impairs cardiac function?
In diastolic heart failure, what primarily impairs cardiac function?
Which of the following conditions can cause systolic heart failure?
Which of the following conditions can cause systolic heart failure?
What effect does mixed systolic and diastolic failure have on ejection fraction?
What effect does mixed systolic and diastolic failure have on ejection fraction?
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What characterizes the overall condition of heart failure (HF)?
What characterizes the overall condition of heart failure (HF)?
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Study Notes
Heart Failure (HF)
- HF is an abnormal condition where the heart struggles to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- It's characterized by ventricular dysfunction, reduced exercise tolerance, decreased quality of life, and shorter lifespan.
- Insufficient cardiac output (CO) is a key feature.
Systolic Failure
- A hallmark of systolic failure is a decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (EF).
- Causes include impaired contractile function (e.g., myocardial infarction), increased afterload (e.g., high blood pressure), cardiomyopathy, and mechanical abnormalities (e.g., valve disease).
Diastolic Failure
- Diastolic failure results from the ventricles' impaired ability to relax and fill during diastole.
- This leads to decreased stroke volume and cardiac output (CO).
- Diagnosis often involves signs like pulmonary congestion, pulmonary hypertension, ventricular hypertrophy, and a normal ejection fraction (EF).
HF Etiology and Pathophysiology
- Mixed systolic and diastolic failure can occur, especially in conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Low ejection fractions (EFs) are often observed in various HF cases.
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Description
This quiz covers the definition, types, and pathophysiology of heart failure. Explore essential concepts such as systolic and diastolic failure, their causes, and the significance of cardiac output. Understand how these conditions impact quality of life and diagnosis.
