Heart Failure

4. impaired contractibility results in lower EF
6. 55-70% is considered a ______ EF
9. Reduced blood flow to kidneys stimulates release of ___
10. S/S HF with left ventricular ejection fraction >50%
12. When right heart failure occurs without left heart failure, it is usually due to diffuse ___ pulmonary diseases: COPD, CF, ARDS
13. High levels of circulating hormones such as catecholamines, renin, angiotensin and aldosterone affect the ____.
14. If pulmonary pressures are high enough, pulmonary ___ will occur.

1. ____ dysfunction is the most common type, affects more than 70% of those with HF over age
2. Increased sympathetic stimulation causes the posterior pituitary to secrete ____
3. the problem is impaired feeling or inability to relax
5. increases peripheral vascular resistance
7. right sided heart failure is most commonly caused by ___ heart failure
8. Systemic chronic inflammation associated with aging, diabetes, obesity, ischemia, and primary diseases of the pericardium and myocardium all contribute to cellular damage and scarring associated with collagen deposition
11. Symptoms are the result of pulmonary vascular congestion and inadequate perfusion of the systemic circulation.