01
Front
What defines heart failure?
Back
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump or fill well enough to meet the body’s needs.
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1 Left- and Right-Sided Heart Failure Free Online FlashCards
Study 1 Left- and Right-Sided Heart Failure with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
What fails in left-sided heart failure?
Back
The left ventricle cannot pump blood effectively to the body or fill adequately between beats.
03
Front
Which side of heart failure is most associated with breathlessness when lying flat?
Back
Left-sided heart failure is most directly associated with these breathing symptoms; lung congestion may make breathing difficult when lying flat.
04
Front
What fails in right-sided heart failure?
Back
The right ventricle cannot pump blood effectively to the lungs.
05
Front
What is biventricular heart failure?
Back
Biventricular heart failure affects both sides and can cause lung congestion as well as swelling or abdominal fluid buildup.
06
Front
Name common contributors to left-sided heart failure.
Back
Coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, and heart-valve or heart-muscle disorders can contribute.
07
Front
How can left-sided failure strain the right ventricle?
Back
Left-sided failure can raise pressure in the lung blood vessels, making the right ventricle work harder and potentially impairing its function.
08
Front
What does HFrEF describe?
Back
HFrEF involves reduced pumping ability, such as when the left ventricle contracts weakly.
09
Front
What does HFpEF describe?
Back
HFpEF involves impaired relaxation and filling; the ventricle may be stiff even though ejection fraction is preserved.
10
Front
Are heart failure symptoms exclusive to one side?
Back
These are common patterns, not absolute rules. Shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention can occur in more than one type.
11
Front
What is the left side of the heart’s main pumping role?
Back
The left side pumps oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the rest of the body.
12
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Where does fluid commonly back up in left-sided heart failure?
Back
Pressure rises behind the left side of the heart, causing fluid to build up in the lungs.
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