Investigations
Echocardiogram
What is considered the gold standard investigation for Heart Failure?
Loop diuretic
What type of medication is Furosemide?
Class 4
What category of the NYHC typically means end-of-life?
Bonus? Explain what is class 4?
Peripheral Oedema
What is a common symptom of Heart Failure?
Bonus: can you name any more?
BNP
What blood investigation is a good indicator for cardiac damage in Heart Failure?
Dry cough
Name a common side-effect of ACEi
ReSPECT form
What is the document called which is commonly used for advanced care planning?
ABAL
What is the mnemonic used for typical 1st line heart failure medication?
Alveolar oedema
Name one finding on chest x-ray for Heart Failure?
Facial Flushing
What is one side-effect of Calcium Channel blocker
Respite care
Name a common type of palliative care support that is offered to both patients and families?
Reduced air entry at both bases
What would you typically find on examination of a patient with heart failure?
What are the findings in leads V5, V6 and aVL on a Heart Failure ECG?
Haloperidol
What pre-emptive medication is used for agitation in end-of-life care?
Preemptives
5 years
What is the typical prognosis/survival someone is given when they receive a Heart Failure diagnosis?