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ABCM CVRN Heart Failure Exam With 100% Correct And Verified Answers
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ABCM CVRN Heart Failure Exam With100% Correct And Verified Answers
What are the manifestations of systolic
dysfunction in heart failure (HFrEF)? -
Correct Answer-Dyspnea, orthopnea,
wheezing
Decreased EF, SV, CO
Increased Pulmonary Pressure
Increased end-diastolic volume & pressure
What are the manifestations of diastolic
dysfunction in heart failure HFpEF? - Correct
Answer-Fluid accumulation in feet, ankles,
legs
Increased filling pressure in LA & LV due to
stiff noncompliant ventricles
What is the management of HFpEF? - Correct
Answer-ACE Inhibitor
ARBs
Diuretics (as needed)
Beta-Blocker
Angiotensin REceptor Neprilysin Inhibitor
What is the management of HFrEF? - Correct
Answer-ACE Inhibitor
ARBs
Hydralazine & Long-acting Nitrates
Diuretics
Vendarsol
, Aldosterone Antagonists
Beta-Blocker
Angiotensin REceptor Neprilysin Inhibitor
What are the manifestations of HFrEF? -
Correct Answer-dyspnea, orthopnea,
wheezing
What are the manifestations of HFpEF? -
Correct Answer-Fluid accumulation in feet,
ankles, legs
Compensatory mechanism seen in heart
failure? - Correct Answer-Sympathetic NS
Activation - increase HR & contractility
Neurohormonal activation:
- Maintain pressure - RAAS, Vasopressin,
Ednothelin, Cytokines
- Vasodilate - Heart hormones ANP & BNP
- Remodeling
Brain natriuretic peptide or BNP - Correct
Answer-Released by the ventricles
Increased natriuresis and diuresis
Vasodilation & increased fluid sift from
vascular to extravascular (Rapid Decrease in
Preload)
Vendarsol
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