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What is the most potent vasoconstrictor?
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Angiotension II
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What are symptoms of CHF? (6)
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SOB
PE Crackles Dyspnea / Tachypnea Hypoxia (no gas exchange) Angina |
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Why does high blood pressure have an effect on the myocardium?
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It increases workload which leads to higher oxygen demand of the myocardium.
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What are symptoms of Cor Pulmonale? (4)
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Peripheral Edema
JVD Bounding Pulse Skin Warm |
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How does both sided HF develop?
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Usually starts on the left side, causing pulmonary hypertension which leads to increased workload of the right side of the heart.
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Where is central venous pressure measured?
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Right Atrium
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What is CVP?
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CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.
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What is SVR?
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The resistance offered by the peripheral circulation
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