Understanding Heart Failure
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Understanding Heart Failure

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What is the primary cause of left ventricular congestive failure according to the text?

  • Liver congestion
  • Systemic venous hypertension
  • Pleural effusion
  • Pulmonary venous congestion (correct)
  • Which compensatory mechanism is described as related to end-diastolic volume (EDV) and helps normalize cardiac output?

  • Myocardial hypertrophy
  • Systolic pressure overload
  • Valvular insufficiency
  • Frank-Starling law (correct)
  • What can chronic pulmonary congestion potentially lead to, as mentioned in the text?

  • Syncope
  • Right ventricular failure (correct)
  • Systemic venous hypertension
  • Myocardial dysfunction
  • Which pathophysiological mechanism of heart failure involves persistent arrhythmias?

    <p>Myocardial dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chamber dilation affect heart function according to the text?

    <p>Interferes with diastolic function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hypertrophy is typically seen in response to systolic pressure overload?

    <p>Concentric hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compensatory mechanism is activated in response to heart failure and leads to vasoconstriction?

    <p>Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does continued neuro-hormonal activation have on a failing heart?

    <p>Exacerbates congestive signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of worsening heart failure?

    <p>Decreased morbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended treatment approach for heart failure according to the text?

    <p>Dietary salt reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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