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heart failure - Coggle Diagram
heart failure
signs and symptoms
Shortness of breath
Fatigue and weakness
Swelling
edema
water retention
dizziness
Persistent cough or wheezing
loss of appetite
palpitations
intervention
fluid restriction
defibrillator
pacemaker
low sodium diet
medication
diuretic
eliminate extra water from the body
beta blocker
Slows heart rate and decreases blood pressure
Vasodilator
Widens blood vessels
Antihypertensive drug
Lowers blood pressure
patient teaching
quit smoking
physical exercise
weight loss
taking medication as prscibed
blood test
assessment
vital signs
Assess lung sounds
auscultate heart sound
xray
blood test
pathophysiology
causes
coronary artery disease
narrowing or hardening of arteries
buildup of fats and cholesterol
high blood pressure
Many people with heart failure also have both of these conditions
Left-sided heart failure
heart is unable to pump oxygen-rich blood from the lungs
heart has to work harder
right side heart failure
right ventricle has difficulty pumping blood to your lungs
Blood backs up in your blood vessels