Heart failure — Flashcards

_____ syndrome is a condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly or deeply enough

ACE inhibitors are first line agents in the treatment of heart _____

SIADH is characterized by increased _____ of free water

What sound on respiratory exam may be associated with heart failure? _____

Which class of renal disorders may be treated with loop diuretics? _____

Systolic dysfunction as a result of dilated cardiomyopathy may lead to biventricular _____

Chronic complications of chronic bronchitis include pulmonary hypertension with progression to _____

Clinical features of right heart failure are due to _____ congestion

Pleural effusion presents with _____ breath sounds (increased or decreased)

What is the most common cause of hospital readmission in patients with medicare?_____