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Pathophysiology of Diastolic and Systolic CHF Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the pathophysiology of diastolic and systolic congestive heart failure (CHF).
- The two causes of CHF are systolic dysfunction and diastolic failure.
- A cause of systolic dysfunction is a damaged myocardium resulting in a decreased ejection fraction, stroke volume, and cardiac output.
- CHF may result in hypoperfusion, dyspnea, flooded alveoli, cough, and edema formation.
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