Heart Failure HEAD, CHOP Nursing Mnemonics, Nursing School Study Tips

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Heart Failure- Right-Sided
Right sided heart failure will primarily manifest as central edema as the right side of the heart takes fluid from the body and moves it forward. If this portion of the pump is broken, fluid will become "backed up" behind the pump and therefore within the body.

HEAD
Hepatomegaly
Edema (Bipedal)
Ascites
Distended Neck Vein

Heart Failure- Left-Sided
Left sided heart failure will primarily manifest as pulmonary edema as the left side of the heart moves blood from the lungs throughout the body. If this portion of the pump is broken the blood will become "backed up" within the lungs. Left sided heart failure can often lead to right sided heart failure.

CHOP
Cough
Hemoptysis
Orthopnea
Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/rales)

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