5 Questions
What happens to cardiac output in chronic heart failure?
It decreases
Which hormones are released due to the activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in chronic heart failure?
Aldosterone and Adrenaline
What effect does the activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) have on renal blood flow in chronic heart failure?
It decreases renal blood flow
What is the effect of vasoconstriction in arterioles and veins in chronic heart failure?
It increases cardiovascular remodeling
What is the effect of the release of Aldosterone in chronic heart failure?
It increases fluid accumulation
Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure and coronary artery disease, including factors such as loss of cardiomyocytes, decreased cardiac output, activation of the sympathetic nervous system, and changes in cardiovascular remodeling. Explore the physiological changes associated with these conditions.
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