DeWitt Echocardiography CH: 13 Heart Failure
Questions with Correct Answers
Heart Failure (HF) Definition Correct Answer-a progressive syndrome
as well as structural and functional cardiac changes
The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) describes 2 broad
categories: Correct Answer-(1) HF w/ reduced LVEF
(2) HF w/ preserved LVEF
Symptomatic PTs w/ LV dysfunction Correct Answer-Systolic HF -->
EF = or < 35%
Diastolic HF --> the EF may be normal even though the RV is enlarged
or has abnormal filling
Acute Decompensated HF (ADHF) occurs when CO fails to meet the
body's metabolic needs: Correct Answer-heart does not pump
effectively; systolic & diastolic dysfunction may occur; fluid volume
overload; requires immediate medical attention
Left-Sided HF Definition Correct Answer-the result of damage to the
LV myocardium (cardiac ischemia, valvular disease, hypertension, viral
infection, exposure to toxins, other)
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