The heart
2 types of heart failure
What is left-sided and right sided?
Some patients like to call this a "water pill", often prescribed to CHF patients.
What is Lasix or furosemide?
Common lab used to diagnose Heart failure
What is BNP?
Retention of fluid in lower extremities
ex: swollen legs
What is edema?
Helps to detect early signs of fluid retention
What is a Daily Weight?
The inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the needs of the tissues for oxygen and nutrients.
What is heart failure?
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
What is a Dash diet or heart healthy diet?
Common Ventricular Device
What is a pacemaker?
Symptom that occurs at night when resting
What is shortness of breath?
Easy way to keep track of ones fluid intake.
What is monitoring intake and output?
What is Hypertension?
2 to 3 lb weight gain in one day
When do you call a healthcare provider?
Shows how your heart works under stress
What is a stress test?
Rapid weight gain over a few days is usually due to this.
What is fluid retention?
This substance should be kept to a maximum of 2-3 grams per day for CHF patients.
What is Sodium Restriction?
Medical term for high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
Can heart failure be cured
True or False
False
Shows electrical activity rhythm and rate
What is an EKG and an ECG?
Cause of fingers and toes turning blue.
What is poor circulation?
Doing this 30 minutes a day.
What is Exercise?
Most common type of Heart Failure?
What is left- sided heart failure?
Important item kept at home to keep track of daily weight.
What is a scale?
Insertion of catheter for blocked arteries
What is a heart cath?
Left sided HF produces what kind of mucus?
What is pink and frothy?
Most important part of a DASH diet
What is whole grains?