Treatment for
Congestive Heart Failure
Prevention of
Congestive Heart Failure
Diagnosing
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Education for Congestive Heart Failure
Risk Factors for
Congestive Heart Failure
100

This class of medications helps remove excess fluid from the body to ease symptoms of CHF.

What are diuretics?

100

This lifestyle habit, when stopped, significantly reduces the risk of developing heart failure.

What is smoking?

100

This imaging test is the gold standard for evaluating ejection fraction in CHF.

What is an echocardiogram?

100

Patients with CHF are advised to limit this mineral to reduce fluid retention.

What is sodium?

100

This chronic condition, when poorly controlled, increases the risk of heart failure.

What is diabetes?

200

These medications, like lisinopril and enalapril, reduce afterload and improve survival in CHF.

What are ACE inhibitors?

200

Maintaining this measurement under 120/80 mmHg is key to preventing heart failure.

What is blood pressure?

200

This blood test measures a peptide released when the heart is under stress.

What is BNP or NT-proBNP?

200

Patients should monitor this daily to detect early signs of fluid overload.

What is body weight?

200

This condition, often called the ?silent killer,? is a major modifiable risk factor for CHF.

What is hypertension?

300

This device may be implanted to help synchronize heartbeats in patients with heart failure and conduction delays.

What is a biventricular pacemaker (CRT)

300

This type of physical activity, done regularly, helps reduce the risk of heart failure.

What is aerobic exercise?

300

This diagnostic tool records the heart?s electrical activity and may show signs of ischemia or arrhythmia.

What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

300

This symptom, often occurring at night, may indicate worsening CHF and should be reported.

What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?

300

This is a body weight status often linked to poor diet and inactivity, increases CHF risk.

What is obesity?

400

This medication class, including carvedilol and metoprolol, slows the heart rate and reduces mortality in CHF.

What are beta-blockers?

400

This type of cholesterol, when elevated, contributes to atherosclerosis and heart failure risk

What is LDL cholesterol?

400

This imaging test provides detailed pictures of the heart and can assess structural abnormalities.

What is a cardiac MRI?

400

Patients should avoid this type of over-the-counter medication, which can cause fluid retention

What are NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen)?

400

This condition, caused by narrowed coronary arteries, is a leading cause of CHF.

What is coronary artery disease?

500

This advanced mechanical device supports heart function in patients with end-stage CHF.

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

500

This class of medications, often prescribed for high cholesterol, may help prevent heart failure by preventing heart attacks.

What are statins?

500

This invasive test measures pressures in the heart chambers and can confirm heart failure diagnosis.

What is right heart catheterization?

500

This tool helps patients track symptoms, weight, and medications to manage CHF effectively

What is a heart failure action plan or diary?

500

This irregular heart rhythm can lead to heart failure if left untreated.

What is atrial fibrillation?