Hfref - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCA 621 Test Two Module 5 Question and answers correctly solved 2024 All of the following are usually s/s of L sided heart failure except: A. hepatic congestion B. dyspnea C. cyanosis D. pulmonary edema - correct answer A. hepatic congestion A patient presents with acute pulmonary edema and BP of 210/110 with acute dyspnea and hypoxia. Cxray with pulmonary edema and TTE with LVEF down to 30% from prior baseline of 40& and has pseudonormolization with grade 3 diastolic dysfunction. As a...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW Controversies and Conundrums in Cardiac Cachexia Key Questions About Wasting in Patients With HFrEF Onyedika J. Ilonze, MD, MPH,a Lauren Parsly Read-Button, RD, LDN, MPH,b Rebecca Cogswell, MD,c Amy Hackman, MD,d Khadijah Breathett, MD, MS,a Edward Saltzman, MD,e Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPHf

What is the most common type of cardiomyopathy? Dialated Cardiomyopathy What is the most common TYPE of dilated cardiomyopathy? Ischemic Cardiomyopathy What is Ischemic Cardiomyopathy? When the heart muscle weakens from lack of perfusion from obstruction/MI What are the causes of Dilated cardiomyopathy? M/C idiopathic (50%) -Ischemia -Alcoholism -Cocaine -Enterovirus What are some manifestations of Dilated Cardiomyopathy? HFrEF (systolic HF) Left sided HF—> SOB, dysp...

ABFM Exam 2024 Study Guide 210 Questions with Complete Solutions Indications for preop CXR - Correct Answer COPD, age > 60, functional dep, hypoalbuminemia, CHF, emergency/prolonged procedure, surg sites (thorax, upper abd, AAA) What study is needed for uncontrolled RA prior to surgery? - Correct Answer Cervical spine film (to eval for atlanto-axial instability) ChADs2 -VASc criteria & scoring - Correct Answer For Afib stroke risk: CHF (HFrEF) HTN Age: 65-74(1), 75 & up (2) DM Str...

D-Transposition of the great arteries Ans- LV/RV normal orientation. Aorta leaves RV, Pulm Valve leaves LV - Needs balloon septostomy, otherwise not compatible with life L-Transposition of the great arteries (Congenitally corrected transposition) Ans- The aorta arises from the ventricle that is positioned on the Left (RV), the Pulmonary artery arises from the ventricle on the right (LV). The AV valves follow the ventricles (Tricuspid with RV, Mitral with LV) - Aorta Anterior to pulmonar...

ABFM Exam 2022 Questions & Answers Indications for preop CXR - ANSWERSCOPD, age > 60, functional dep, hypoalbuminemia, CHF, emergency/prolonged procedure, surg sites (thorax, upper abd, AAA) What study is needed for uncontrolled RA prior to surgery? - ANSWERSCervical spine film (to eval for atlanto-axial instability) ChADs2 -VASc criteria & scoring - ANSWERSFor Afib stroke risk: CHF (HFrEF) HTN Age: 65-74(1), 75 & up (2) DM Stroke/TIA/VTE hx (2) Vasc dx hx (prior MI, PAD, aor...

Universal stages of Heart Failure (HF) - Answer - At-risk for HF - Pre HF - HF - Advanced HF according to the universal definition, what is "at-risk for HF"? - Answer - do not have HF, but at risk - no current or prior s/s - no structural, functional, or biomarker evidence supporting HF according to the universal definition, what is "HF" - Answer - clinical syndrome - current or prior s/s of HF - caused by structural of functional cardiac abnormality - elevate...

AHN 573 Cardiovascular Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Solved Treatment for HTN with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease? ️️Beta Blocker or ACE or ARB Treatment for HTN with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease if goal is NOT met with BB, ACE, or ARB? Angina is present. ️️Dihydropyridine CCB -amlodipine or nifidipine Treatment for HTN with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease if goal is NOT met with BB, ACE, or ARB? Angina is NOT present ️️Dihydropyridine CCB -amlodipine or nifidipine Thia...

ABFM Focused on Cardio Retest Placement test Exam Questions with complete solutions 2024/2025 What are high intensity statins? - correct answer atorvastatin 40-80mg rosuvastatin 20mg *decreased LDL by >50% HFrEF vs HFpEF - correct answer HFrEF < or equal to 40% HFpEF > 50% HFpEF borderline EF 41-49% Treatment modalities HFrEF - correct answer 1. reduce preload (diuretics, nitrates) 2. reduce afterload (ACEI, hydralazine, nitrates) 3. sympathetic blockade (BB) 4. al...