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What are the symptoms associated wirh right ventricle heart failure? - Perioheral edema, JBD, S3 sounds



What are the cardinal symptoms of HF? - Dyspnea (including Rhales and rhonchi), fatigue, fluid retention



Which type of HF typically occurs first? - Left sided HF



In what 2 ways does the body try to compensate for The decreased CO caused by HF? - 1.
Cardiomyopathy

2. Increased sodium/water retention



Group A (AHA) HF pts should be prescribed: - Meds to tx underlying issue

ACE/ARB/Beta blocker as indicated



Group B (AHA) HF pts should be prescribed: - Same as group A and ALL MI pts get beta blockers



What drugs are the standard basis of care for HF (note these are also prescribed for category C pts)? -
ACE/ARBs, loop diuretics, and beta blockers



What drugs should be avoided for the patient with HF? - Antiarrhthymics, Ca2+ blockers, NSAIDs



How do loop diuretics help the HF pt? - Increase urinary output= decrease circulating volume (preload)
and peripheral resistance (after load)



If beta blockers decrease heart contractility, why are they helpful in HF pts? - They also cause
vasodilation which decreases PVR

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