Think of your answer first, then reveal it. Active recall fixes understanding better than re-reading.
22 prompts — think first, then reveal
Why does left-sided HF cause crackles?
Why does orthopnea occur?
Why can HF cause peripheral edema?
Why can JVP rise?
Why does HF cause fatigue?
Why can urine output fall in severe HF?
Why does tachycardia appear?
Why is daily weight useful?
Why can crackles be absent despite congestion?
Why can BNP/NT-proBNP rise?
Why can obesity lower natriuretic peptide values?
Why can renal dysfunction raise natriuretic peptide values?
Why does a stiff LV cause HF even with normal EF?
Why does RAAS activate?
Why is chronic RAAS activation harmful?
Why do loop diuretics improve dyspnea?
Why monitor potassium after diuresis?
Why monitor potassium with MRAs/RAAS drugs?
Why can BP fall during treatment?
Why is EF not enough to judge severity?
Why ask about NSAIDs?
Why is “wet vs cold” useful?
