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    The document discusses congestive heart failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively due to conditions that weaken or stiffen the heart muscle over time. This causes a build up of fluid in the lungs, liver, eyes, legs and other areas as the kidneys cannot properly filter fluids from the blood. CHF is treated with medications like ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and diuretics ("water pills") to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, decrease workload on the heart, and reduce fluid build up. Lifestyle changes like not smoking, exercising, healthy eating, and stress management can also help prevent CHF.

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    The document discusses congestive heart failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively due to conditions that weaken or stiffen the heart muscle over time. This causes a build up of fluid in the lungs, liver, eyes, legs and other areas as the kidneys cannot properly filter fluids from the blood. CHF is treated with medications like ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and diuretics ("water pills") to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, decrease workload on the heart, and reduce fluid build up. Lifestyle changes like not smoking, exercising, healthy eating, and stress management can also help prevent CHF.

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    The document discusses congestive heart failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively due to conditions that weaken or stiffen the heart muscle over time. This causes a build up of fluid in the lungs, liver, eyes, legs and other areas as the kidneys cannot properly filter fluids from the blood. CHF is treated with medications like ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and diuretics ("water pills") to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, decrease workload on the heart, and reduce fluid build up. Lifestyle changes like not smoking, exercising, healthy eating, and stress management can also help prevent CHF.

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    The document discusses congestive heart failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively due to conditions that weaken or stiffen the heart muscle over time. This causes a build up of fluid in the lungs, liver, eyes, legs and other areas as the kidneys cannot properly filter fluids from the blood. CHF is treated with medications like ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and diuretics ("water pills") to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, decrease workload on the heart, and reduce fluid build up. Lifestyle changes like not smoking, exercising, healthy eating, and stress management can also help prevent CHF.

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    CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:

    Congestive Heart Failure


    Ma. Christina B. Guiwa
    BSND 4-1D
    Cardiovascular System
    • Also called ‘Circulatory System’
    • Body system consisting of blood,
    blood vessels, and the heart.
    • Network supplies tissues in the body
    with oxygen and other nutrients.
    • Transports hormones
    • Removes unnecessary waste
    products.
    Congestive Heart Failure

    • Occurs when heart muscle doesn’t


    pump blood as well as it should to
    meet the needs of the body.
    • Certain conditions will gradually
    leave the heart too weak or stiff to
    fill and pump efficiently.
    Congestive Heart Failure
    (Pathophysiology)
    KIDNEYS
    Clogged Arteries
    Coronary Artery Narrowed Arteries Renin
    Disease Hypertension
    Angiotensin

    🔻 Stroke Volume Aldosterone


    cause Na+ and H2O retention
    🔻 Cardiac Output
    Volume Overload
    Congestive Heart Failure
    (Pathophysiology)
    • When the heart cannot pump and circulate blood
    normally, the kidneys receive less blood and are
    unable to filter fluids out of the circulatory system
    and into the urine.
    • The extra fluid in the circulatory system builds up in
    the lungs, the liver, around the eyes, and in the
    arms, legs, ankles and feet.
    Congestive Heart Failure
    (Medications)
    Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
    Type of vasodilator, a drug that widens blood
    vessels to lower blood pressure, improve blood
    flow and decrease the workload on the heart.
    Beta blockers. Class of drugs not only slows heart
    rate and reduces blood pressure but also limits or
    reverses some of the damage in the heart.
    Congestive Heart Failure
    (Medications)
    Diuretics. Water pills, diuretics make patient urinate
    more frequently and keep fluid from collecting in your
    body. Decrease fluid in lungs so the patient can breathe
    more easily.
    Diuretics make the body lose potassium and
    magnesium. (Doctor will likely monitor levels of
    potassium and magnesium in the blood through regular
    blood tests.)
    Congestive Heart Failure
    (Preventions)
    • Not smoking
    • Controlling certain conditions,
    such as high blood pressure and
    diabetes.
    • Staying physically active
    • Eating healthy foods
    • Maintaining a healthy weight
    • Reducing and managing stress

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