Master the Layers of the Serous Pericardium

The thoracic duct carries lymph from most of the body, except the upper right thorax, right upper limb, and right head and neck.

The thoracic duct starts at the cisterna chyli.

The thoracic duct lies between the aorta and azygos vein in the posterior mediastinum.

<p>Pulsation of the aorta promotes lymph flow in the thoracic duct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thoracic duct crosses behind the esophagus to ascend on its left side at T4/5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cisterna chyli is located at the start of the thoracic duct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thoracic duct opens into the left brachiocephalic vein at the junction of the left internal jugular and the left subclavian vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thoracic duct drains lymph from most of the body, except the upper right thorax, right upper limb, and right head and neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thoracic duct arches over the apex of the left lung and pleura.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The junction where the thoracic duct opens into the venous circulation is called Pirogoff's angle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemothorax, pneumothorax with or without pulmonary injury, splenic injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Step 1 = Diuretic if fluid retention, Step 2 = ACE Inhibitor or ARB, Step 3 = Beta-Blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase excretion of sodium and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrolyte disturbances, hypotension, renal impairment, hypovolaemia, acute gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow the ventricle to fill more completely during diastole and reduce renin release by the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategies for treatment of chronic heart failure, treatment of acute heart failure, use of beta-blockers, inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, mechanism of action and uses of digoxin and inotropes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The aims of treatment for heart failure are to relieve symptoms, improve exercise tolerance, reduce the incidence of acute exacerbations, and reduce mortality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main strategies for treating heart failure are increasing cardiac contractility, reducing preload and/or afterload to decrease cardiac work demand, inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), preventing inappropriate increases in heart rate, and mobilizing oedematous fluids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main drugs used in chronic heart failure (HFrEF) are loop diuretics (e.g. furosemide, bumetanide), ACE inhibitors (e.g. ramipril, lisinopril), and angiotensin II receptor blockers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, the main drugs used in chronic heart failure (HFrEF) can prolong life and counteract some of the symptoms, but they do not correct the underlying fault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some non-pharmacological treatment options for heart failure include lifestyle factors (e.g. exercise, diet), device therapy (e.g. pacing, cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantable cardiac defibrillators), coronary revascularization, and heart transplant.</p> Signup and view all the answers