Left vs Right Heart Failure

What causes left sided heart failure?

left ventricular insult

What happens to cardiac output in left sided heart failure?

left ventricle reduces cardiac output

Where does fluid back up in left sided heart failure?

left atrium and lungs

Why do symptoms occur in the lungs during left sided heart failure?

increased fluid accumulates in the lungs

What are two hallmark signs of left sided heart failure?

shortness of breath

cough

What causes right heart failure?

direct insult to the right ventricle

What type of conditions lead to right heart failure?

conditions that increase peripheral arterial pressure

How does increased peripheral arterial pressure affect the heart?

increases afterload on the right ventricle

What is the effect of increased afterload on the right ventricle?

increases demand on right ventricle

leading to failure

What happens to blood flow when the right ventricle fails?

blood is not effectively ejected from right ventricle

Where does blood back up in right heart failure?

right atrium and venous vasculature

What are the two hallmark peripheral signs of right heart failure?

jugular venous distention

peripheral edema