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care of patients with cardiac problems c37 med

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types of heart failure   show
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show left ventricle  
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show hypertensive, coronary artery and valvular disease of mitral or aortic valve.  
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indications of left ventricular failure (LVF)   show
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Variations of left-sided heart failure   show
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show heart cannot contract forcefully enough during systole to eject adequate blood into circulation.  
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ejection fraction   show
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show left ventricle cannot relax adequately during diastole.  
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right-sided heart (ventricular) failure causes   show
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right-sided heart failure   show
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high-output heart failure   show
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show compensatory mechanisms  
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show sympathetic NS stimulation, Renin-angiotensin system activation, chemical responses, myocardial hypertrophy  
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show stimulation of sympathetic NS  
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show the resistance against which the heart must pump  
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show reduced blood flow to the kidneys, common in low-output states.  
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When endothelial cells are stretched what is secreted?   show
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myocardial hypertrophy   show
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75% of the cases of HF are caused by   show
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show structural heart changes.  
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show hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, substance abuse, valvular disease, congenital defects, cardiac infections and inflammations, dysrhythmias, diabetes, family history, hyperkinetic conditions (e.g. hyperthyroidism)  
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right sided HF in the absence of left-sided Hf is usually a result of   show
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show irritating, nocturnal and nonproductive. severe HF - expectorating frothy, pink-tinged sputum (sign of pulmonary edema)  
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exertional dyspnea   show
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orthopnea   show
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show sudden awakening with feeling of breathlessness 2 to 5 hours after fallin gasleep.  
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show systolic bp - diastolic bp % systolic BP  
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show normal; pulmonary artery pressure, respiratory function, respiratory rate, ABGs and pH, oxygen saturation  
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decreased CO expected outcomes   show
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show monitor respiratory rate, rhythm and quality q1-4h. auscultate breath sounds q4-8h, oxygen as ordered, high fowlers (if dyspnea), pillows under each arm. repositioning, cough deep break q2h.  
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mitral valve prolapse   show
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aortic stenosis   show
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expected outcomes for activity intolerance   show
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show crackles, dyspnea at rest, disorientation, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, reduced urinary output, cough with frothy pink tinged sputum, premature ventricular contractions, dysrhthmia, anxiety restlessness, lethargy  
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show anticoagulant, such as coumadin  
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show infection of endocardium.  
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pericardial effusion   show
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show excessive fluid within the pericardial cavity, restricting diastolic ventricular filling and CO. symptoms: JVD, paradoxical pulse, decreased CO, muffled heart sounds, circulatory collapse  
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rheumatic carditis is a major indicator of   show
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signs of rheumatic fever   show
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indications of streptococcal pharyngitis   show
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classifications of cardiomyopahty   show
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signs of heart transplant rejection   show
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