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a vasopressor substance produced when renin is released by the kidneys is called:
angiotensin
physiologically INACTIVE for or angiotensin
angiotensin I
ACTIVE form of angiotensin
angiotensin II
reduces blood pressure, causes vasodilation is called:
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is also a angiotensin II blockers
angiotensin II stimulates sodium reabsorption, causes vasoconstriction and stimulates:
aldosterone secretion
right heart failure has what type of edema:
peripheral edema
left heart failure has what type of edema
pulmonary edema
typical signs and symptoms of CHF
dyspnea
adventitious b/s ins-exp
cough
red exercise tolerance
anxiety
delirium
orthopnea
cyanosis
cool skin
tachycardia
typical signs and symptoms of Cor Pulmonale
distended jugular viens
abdominal distention
peripheral edema
xray that shows a butterfly or batwing is which type of heart failure?
CHF
xray that shows cardiomegaly is which type of heart failure?
cor pulmonale
lab findings for cor pulmonale
increased hematocrit
increased hemoglobin
lab findings for CHF
elevated atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
hemodynamic values for CHF
increased PCWP pulm cap wedge pressure
-wedge is always pictured on the left side of the heart
PAP pulm arterial pressure NORMAL
CVP central venous pressure NORMAL
hemodynamic values for Cor Pulmonale
pcwp NORMAL
pap and cvp ELEVATED
4 vasodilators to treat CHF
morphine
adrenergic blockers
angiotensin II blockers
calcium channel blockers
perpheral vasodilator is what type of drug?
morphine
decreases vasoconstrictive effects of norepeniphrine is what type of drugs:
adrenergic blockers
reduces blood pressure, causes vasodilation ace inhibitor is what type of drug?
angiotensin II blockers
diltiazem, cardizm inhibits the action of vasoconstriction mechanisms help control tachy arrythmias is what type of drug?
calcium channel blockers
what type of oxygen therapy to treat CHF
CPAP
BIPAP
Intubation and controlled mechanical ventilation w/ addition of PEEP
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chf 2
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chf 2
Updated
2010-10-26T15:57:16Z
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