Signs and Symptoms of Decreased Cardiac Output

What is a change in mental status associated with?

What condition does light-headedness indicate?

Dizziness is associated with which type of issues?

What is confusion related to?

Loss of consciousness is categorized under which type of issues?

What does chest pain indicate?

Palpitations are a symptom related to which category?

Chest discomfort is related to what type of conditions?

What does enlarged cardiac size indicate?

Congestive heart failure is associated with which category?

Difficulty breathing is categorized under which type of issues?

What does shortness of breath indicate?

Frothy sputum is associated with which category?

Fluid present in lungs is a sign of what type of problems?

Lung congestion is categorized under which type of conditions?

Decreased urinary output of less than 30mL in 1 hour indicates what?

Hypotension is related to which type of symptoms?

What does pale skin indicate?

Skin that is cool and clammy to the touch is categorized as what?

Neurological Symptoms

Change in mental status: Indicates possible decreased cerebral perfusion, affecting cognition.
Light-headedness: A sensation that may suggest insufficient blood flow to the brain.
Dizziness: Often occurs due to inadequate oxygen delivery or low blood pressure.
Confusion: Can be a sign of impaired brain function due to reduced cardiac output.
Loss of consciousness: Severe implication of decreased cardiac output, requiring immediate attention.

Cardiac Symptoms

Chest pain: May indicate myocardial ischemia or angina, necessitating evaluation.
Palpitations: Awareness of irregular or rapid heartbeats, possibly resulting from decreased perfusion.
Chest discomfort: Often associated with cardiac distress or failure.
Enlarged cardiac size: Can signal heart congestion or cardiomyopathy, affecting output.
Congestive heart failure: A condition where the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to various systemic symptoms.

Respiratory Symptoms

Difficulty breathing: A common sign of inadequate oxygenation, may accompany cardiac issues.
Shortness of breath: Reflects compromised respiratory function, often exacerbated by heart conditions.
Frothy sputum: Indicates pulmonary edema from heart failure, where fluid escapes into the lungs.
Fluid present in lungs: Sign of pulmonary congestion, often due to heart failure.
Lung congestion: Impairs gas exchange and can worsen with decreased cardiac output.

Urinary Symptoms

Decreased urinary output, less than 30mL in 1 hour: A marker of renal perfusion and overall hydration status.

Peripheral Symptoms

Hypotension: Low blood pressure indicating reduced perfusion pressure throughout the body.
Pale skin: Sign of impaired circulation, suggesting decreased oxygen delivery to tissues.
Skin cool and clammy to the touch: Associated with shock or significant cardiovascular instability.

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