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Ejection fraction is...? |
Stroke volume as a percentage of end diastolic volume |
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Systolic heart failure involves..? |
Increased ESV with a decreased SV, CO and ejection fraction |
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The myocardium in diastolic heart failure is....? |
Thickened with impaired relaxation |
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Ionotropic changes in the heart involve..? |
Changes in contractility |
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Decompensated heart failure involves : |
Decreased B1 adrenoreceptors and cardiomyocyte apoptosis |
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In systolic and diastolic heart failure, cardiac output is: |
Reduced to the systemic circulation in left sided failure and to the pulmonary circulation in right sided failure |
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In heart failure, jugular venous pressure may be raised in: |
Right sided failure due to backwards effects |
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In right-sided heart failure, urinary output: |
Increased due to increased blood volume and pressure natiuresis |
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In left sided heart failure, tiredness and fatigue is due to: |
Low systemic CO and pulmonary oedema reducing gaseulous exchange |
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Coughing pink mucus is a sign of: |
Pulmonary congestion due to left-sided heart failure |
