Heart failure — Flashcards

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____, which manifests as pitting edema and secondary hyperaldosteronism

Central diabetes insipidus is caused by failure of the posterior pituitary to secrete _____

Left heart failure may present with pulmonary _____ due to increased pulmonary venous pressure

What is the treatment plan for acute decompensated heart failure? L_____ - most important intervention M_____ - limited evidence for use N_____ O_____ P_____

Constrictive pericarditis = _____ HF

heart > 50% AP diameter cephalization of pulmonary vessels Kerly B lines interstitial edema _____

Hint: diagnosis

The NYHA classification of heart failure is based on _____

Which is a more common complication of Paget disease of the bone (PDB)? _____

Hint: Impaired hearing/High-output cardiac failure

Why are NSAIDs contraindicated in heart failure? _____

Cor pulmonale refers to isolated _____ due to pulmonary cause (pulmonary hypertension, COPD)