Heart Failure and Related Conditions
This lecture focuses on understanding heart failure and its associated complications. Key topics include the identification of peripheral vascular symptoms such as intermittent claudication and pain at rest, with a special emphasis on how to assess symptoms related to leg pain, temperature, and circulation.
It also covers thromboembolic diseases, specifically deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and explores risk factors and clinical signs, such as calf redness, swelling, and tenderness. The lecture further delves into common cardiac conditions, including ischemic heart disease, valvular heart diseases (mitral and aortic issues), congenital defects (like atrial and ventricular septal defects), and conditions like myocarditis, endocarditis, and cardiomyopathies.
Additionally, you will learn about the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification of heart failure, which helps assess the severity of symptoms and functional limitations in patients.