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CHF pathophys - maoi - ArchivalUser - 11-22-2011
Afterload ??
Preload ???
Contractility ??
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-22-2011
AL - decreases ---> hypotension
PL - increases initially as back up has begun ---> RVF signs
Contractility-- if systolic dysfn - decreases ..
0 - ArchivalUser - 11-22-2011
CHF occur due to systolic and/or diastolic dysfunction. so depend. Hypertrophy heart muscle cause diastolic dysfunction. and have high contractility.
Willtryy describe for systolic dysfunction.