Pathophysiology of congestive heart failure
Describe the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure
Read the
following scenario and patient information and then complete the case study by
answering each of the discussion questions listed on the last page.
(Note: images
included in this case study are for demonstration purposes only and do not
necessarily reflect this particular patient.)
Compose accurate
and thorough answers including your rationale for any decisions made. Include a
reference page listing all sources used (including the textbook). All sources
must be listed using APA format.
Submit your
completed assignment as an attachment using Microsoft Word© before the
published due date.
Discussion questions:
1. Describe the pathophysiology of congestive
heart failure.
a. Differentiate between left and right heart
failure.
b. Identify risk factors and primary causes of
CHF.
2. Explain how various imaging procedures are
used in diagnosis or treatment of CHF.
a. Radiography
b. Sonography
c. Nuclear Medicine
d. Cardiac Catheterization
3. Identify the abnormal vital signs and
lab/imaging results; and describe how these findings confirm the diagnosis of
CHF. (Does this patient most likely have left-sided, right-sided or total CHF?)
4. Discuss possible complications related to
this pathology that may affect the patient’s condition and require medical
intervention to ensure patient well-being and safety during imaging procedures.
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