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Exam 4: Cardiovascular System- Heart Failure/ Pulmonary Edema

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Definition
Heart Failure   Results from the heart's inability to meet the demands of the body's metabolic needs.  
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Inefficient Circulation   This leads to congestion of body organs with blood and tissue fluid.  
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Neurohormonal   A hormone secreted by or acting on a part of the nervous system.  
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Catecholamines   Epinephrine and Norepinephrine  
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Toxic Effect, Negative Effect   Hormones of the sympathetic nervous system exert a _______ _______ & produce a _______ ________ on the failing heart.  
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Causes of CHF   Congenital Defects, Diseases of the heart & Blood Vessels  
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Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels   Artherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, MI, DM, HTN, Valvular heart disease.  
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Diseases that Increase Cardiac Output   Infection, Stress, Hyperthyroidism, Pregnancy, Anemia  
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Renin activates angiotensin I formation   ACE converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor)  
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ACE converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor)   II also includes aldosterone secretion from the adrenal gland (NA & H2o retention)  
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II also includes aldosterone secretion from the adrenal gland (NA & H2o retention)   Increase blood pressure  
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Causes of CHF factors   Increase strain on the heart b/c interference with blood supply to heart. Increase in workload to pump blood through narrowed, stiffened vessels.  
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Conditions that Increase Cardiac Output   Infection, stress, hyperthyroidism, Preganancy, Anemia  
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Heart Failure Clinical Manifestations   Decreased cardiac output. LEFT ventricular failure. RIGHT sided failure.  
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Left Ventricular Failure (Lungs)   Increased pressure in the left side of the heart backs up to the pulmonary system.  
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Cardiac Output   The amount of blood the heart pumps out in 1 minute. 4-8l/min  
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Left Ventricular Failure (Fluid)   Increased permeability to the capillaries causes fluid to be pushed into the pulmonary capillary bed resulting in pulmonary edema and pleural effusions  
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Left Ventricular Failure   Inability of the left ventricle to effectively pump enough blood to meet needs of body tissues.  
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S/S Left Ventricular Failure   Decreased Cardiac output. Pulmonary congestion. (Coughing, tiredness, Swelling in ankles and thighs).  
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Why does Left Ventricular Failure often occur 1st?   The left ventricle is most often affected by coronary atherosclerosis and HTN  
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Right Ventricular Failure   Most often caused by left-sided failure, but Chronic Pulmonary Disease & Pulmonary HTN also cause this.  
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Right Sided Heart Failure   Results in fluid accumulation in systemic circulation (Poor Venous Return). -> RV unable to pump blood to lungs b/c of increased pulmonary pressures -> Patients retain Sodium which worsens edema  
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Dependent Edema   Edema of ankles when patient is standing or sitting. May shift to sacral region when prone.  
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Pitting edema   When pressure is applied, pressure area becomes indented. When pressure is released, indentation disappears over time.  
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RIGHT Ventricular Failure S/S   Nocturia, Organ Dysfunction (Hepatomegaly w/ right upper quadrant pain, ABD edema (farts, anorexia, nausea, ABD distention), wieght gain, JVD  
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Heart Failure Subjective Data   Dyspnea, Orthopnea, Cough  
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Heart Failure Objective Data   Decrased Cardiac Output, Right Sided failure on digestive organs, cyanosis.  
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Dx Tests for CHF   Chest X-ray, Electocardiography (ECG), Echocardiography, Exercise Stress testing, Cardiac Catheterization  
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Lab Tests of CHF   ABG (hypoxemia & acidosis), LFT, Serum Electrolytes & Enzymes (Na, Mg, K, BUN, Creat)  
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Digitalis Preparations (Cardiac Glycosides)   Improve cardiac output and increase contractile force of ventricles. Also slows heart rate.  
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Heart Failure Drug Therapy   Diuretics, Nitrates, ACE Inhibitors  
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Diuretics   Reduce excess fluid and sodium stored in tissues  
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Nitrates   Peripheral vascular resistance, increase left ventricular output, increase left ventricular emptying, and increase cerebral and renal blood flow.  
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ACE Inhibitors   Decrease peripheral vascular resistance, improve cardiac output and studies have shown to extend and improve the lives of the patient with heart failure.  
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1L of fluid   1kg or 2.2 lbs  
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1+ trace   Slight, rapid  
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2+ Mild   4mm (0-1/4 in), 10-15 seconds  
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3+ Moderate   6mm (1/4-1/2 in), 1-2 Minutes  
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4+ Severe   8mm (1/2-1 in), 2-5 Minutes  
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Nursing Management for Heart Failure   Prevent Disease Progression, and Complications  
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Pulmonary Edema   Accumulation of fluid in the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs caused primarily/ most often by heart failure.  
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Process of pulmonary edema   Blood from L side backs up into the lungs-> 1.Fluid accumulates in the interstitial lung tissue and alveoli 2.decrease gas exchange -> Resp. Distress; frothy sputum; may be blood tinged  
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Clininal Manifestations of Pulmonary Edema   Frothy Sputum: produced from air mixing with fluid in the alveoli. Blood tinged: from cells busting into the alveoli.  
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Pulmonary Edema s/s   Restlessness, agitation, severe dyspnea, tachypnea, tachcardia, cyanosis, cough, wheezes, crackles, cold extremities  
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Pulmonary Edema Dx Tests   Physical exams, CXR, ABG sampling  
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Pulmonary Edema Medical Management   Improve Oxygenation, Cardiac Output, Reduce Pulmonary Congestion  
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Morphine (10-15mg) Titrate IV   Decrease pt anxiety, slow respirations, reduce venous return, dilate pulmonary blood vessels  
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Pulmonary Edema Management (Oxygen 40-60 (100)%   Non-rebreather face mask; intubation PRN to promote oxygenation, and increase tidal volume  
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Pulmonary Edema Management (Nitroglycerin SL)   INcrease myocardial blood flow  
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Pulmonary Edema Management (Diuretics)   reduce pulmonary edema and increase renal excretion  
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Inotropic Agents (Dobutamine/Dobutrex) or (Amrinone/Inocor)   increase myocardial contractility without increasing mycardial oxygen consumption  
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Nitroprusside/Nitropress   vasodilator to improve myocardial contraction and reduce pulmonary congestion  
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Nursing Intervention for Pulmonary Edema   Improve Oxygenation and cardiac Output  
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Intropic Agents Action   Stimulates Best 1 (myocardial)-adrenergic receptors with relatively monitor effect on heart rate or peripheral blood vessels  
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Inotropic Agents Therapeutic Effects   Increased cardiac output, blood pressure and improved renal blood flow  
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Inotropic Agents Indication: Dobutamine (Dobutrex)   Inotropic support in CHF, Cardiogenic Shock  
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Inotropic Agents Indication: Dopamine (Inotropic)   Hypotension associate with shock, renal insufficiency  
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Inotropic Agents Side Effects   Headache, SOB, CV: HTN, Increased HR, Premature Ventricular Contractions, Angina Pectoris, Arrythmias, Nypotension, palpations. N/V  
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Inotropic Agents Nursing Implications   Monitor BP, HR, ECG, PCWP, Cardiac Output, CVP and urinary Output continuously during administraion  
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Inotropic Agents Laps Considerations   Monitor K concentrations during therapy, may cause Hypokalemia. Monitor electrolytes, BUN, Creat and PT weekly during prolonged therapy.  
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