Cardiology — Flashcards

Which heart failure drugs improve prognosis (↓ morbidity, mortality, & hospitilization rates)? _____

What is the only curative management of heart failure? _____

What initial investigation is done for chronic heart failure?\n_____

What is the pharmacotherapy management for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)? _____

ECG for heart failure may show _____

Reducing _____ intake decreases ↓ blood pressure

Hint: dietary

Heart failure causes venous congestion leading to _____ & ascites on abdominal examination

Heart Failure: NYHA class I = _____ NYHA class II = symptoms on physical activity. Slight limitation NYHA class III = symptoms on less than ordinary activity. Moderate limitation NYHA class IV = symptoms on rest. Severe limitation

Vasovagal syncopes are often preceded by _____; nausea, sweating, pallor & flushing

Advise patients with vasovagal syncope to avoid _____, consume more water (2-3L), & consume more salt (6-9g)