Week #2 HF


Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure.

  • State whether the patient is in systolic or diastolic heart failure.
  • Explain the pathophysiology associated with each of the following symptoms: dyspnea on exertion, pitting edema, jugular vein distention, and orthopnea.
  • Explain the significance of the presence of a 3rd heart sound and ejection fraction of 25%.