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Heart Failure Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Which of the following may describe the pathophysiology of heart failure?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Structural impairment of heart
2. Functional impairment of heart
3. Decreased ventricular filling of blood
4. Decreased ventricular ejection of blood

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What appropriately describes systolic dysfunction?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
The contractility of the left ventricle is reduced
The ventricle is dilated
The preload (end diastolic volume) is increased
The ejection fraction is decreased

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What are potential serious adverse effects of beta-blockers?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Rebound hypertension, if not tapered
Decreased cardiac output

Beta-blockers must be tapered when discontinuing, otherwise the patient will experience rebound hypertension. The...Read More

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Which of the following may cause heart failure?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Myocardial infarction
Untreated hypertension

A myocardial infarction may contribute to heart failure due to the death of viable cardiac muscle cells. Fewer muscle cells means a reduced...Read More

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Which medication(s) should be avoided in heart failure patients?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Ibuprofen
Diltiazem
Pioglitazone

Acetaminophen is a safe option for OTC pain relief in heart failure patients. Recommend this option over the use of an NSAID. Diltiazem and...Read More

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Which drug would you suggest to avoid for a patient with acute renal insufficiency?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Lisinopril
Losartan

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are harmful in an acute renal insufficiency case because they can increase the serum creatinine. In such a situation, hydralazine with...Read More

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What is the primary reason for using dobutamine or dopamine in a heart failure patient?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Short-term support in acute decompensated heart failure

Dobutamine and dopamine are used in acute decompensated heart failure to increase the contractility and vasodilation in order to...Read More

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Which of the following areas is blood flow MOST reduced in heart failure?
NeilTurco
Answered: Jan 08, 2025
Kidneys

The body has mechanisms for ensuring adequate blood flow to the brain and to the heart. These compensations result in decreased blood flow to the kidneys. Decreasing the blood flow...Read More

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