Congestive Heart Failure
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Aortic Regurgitation - Peripheral Signs
The peripheral signs of aortic regurgitation are mostly due to the high-flow state, large stroke volume and wide pulse pressure seen in aortic regurgitation.
The Donkey Analogy for Congestive Heart Failure Treatment
Strategies to overcome diuretic resistance in congestive HF
Acute and chronic HF are associated with sodium retention leading to volume overload and edema.
10 Steps to Assess Volume Status in Congestive Heart Failure
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CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc Score
The CHA2DS2-VASc Score is the most commonly utilized method to predict thromboembolic risk in atrial fibrillation.
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Platypnea
Platypnea is the sensation of dyspnea while in the upright position that improves or resolved while laying supine. This is the opposite of orthopnea which is commonly present in congestive heart failure.
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Left Atrial Enlargement
Left atrial enlargement refers to dilation of the left atrium which occurs from multiple disease states that can chronically increase the left atrial pressure.
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Congestive heart failure - systolic
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) occur in patients with systolic heart failure.