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Lab to consider with heparin?
PTT
Lab to consider with coumadin/warfarin?
PT/INR
Pulmonary edema MAD DOG mnemonic
M meds (nipride, morphine)
A airway
D digitalis
D diuretics (Lasix)
O oxygen
G blood gases (ABGs)
What is preload?
Volume of blood in ventricles at end of diastole (end diastolic pressure).
Increased in hypervolemia, regurgitation of cardiac valves, HF
What is afterload?
Resistance left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood.
Increased in hypertension, vasoconstriction
Increased afterload=Increased cardiac workload
What are desirable LDL (low density lipoprotein) and HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels?
LDL <130 mg/dL
HDL >45 mg/dL
Describe MI pain
sudden onset
substernal
crushing
tightness
severe
UNRELIEVED BY NITRO
may radiate to back, neck, jaw, shoulder, arm
What are signs and symptoms of MI?
dyspnea
syncope (decreased BP)
n/v
extreme weakness
diaphoresis
denial is common
increased HR
What are dietary restrictions of patient with MI?
decreased sodium
decreased cholesterol
decreased caffeine
What are signs and symptoms of Left Sided Heart Failure?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
restlessness
confusion
orthopnea
tachycardia
exertional dyspnea
fatigue
cyanosis
pulmonary congestion
What are signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Congestion?
cough
crackles
wheezes
blood-tinged sputum
tachypnea
What are signs and symptoms of Right Sided Heart Failure?
(cor pulmonale)
fatigue
increased peripheral venous pressure
ascites
enlarged liver and spleen
may be secondary to chronic pulmonary problems
distended jugular veins
anorexia
complaints of GI distress
weight gain
dependent edema
What are common adrenergic antagonist BETA BLOCKERS?
Propanolol (Inderal)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
What are SIDE EFFECTS of BETA BLOCKERS?
hypotension
bradycardia (AV-block)
drowsiness
depression
symptoms of CHF (coughing, SOB, edema, fatigue)
What are common adrenergic antagonist ALPHA BLOCKERS?
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Clonidine (Catapress)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
What are SIDE EFFECTS of ALPHA BLOCKERS?
orthostatic hypotension
palpitations
vertigo
sexual dysfunction
What are some common CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS?
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
What is the ACTION of CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS?
Action - blocks calcium access to cells

decreased contractility +
decreased conductivity of the heart =
decreased demand for oxygen
What are SIDE EFFECTS of CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS?
decreased BP
bradycardia
may precipitate A-V Block
H/A
abdominal discomfort - constipation, nausea
peripheral edema
What are some drugs to treat bradycardia and decreased BP?
Isoproterenol
dopamine
epinephrine
atropine
Classification of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
ACE inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, benzapril)
B-blockers (propanolol, atenolol, metoprolol)
Calcium antagonists (verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine)
What is the ACTION of ACE INHIBITORS?
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors

Decrease peripheral vascular resistance
without increasing CO, HR, or contractility
What are SIDE EFFECTS of ACE INHIBITORS?
dizziness
orthostatic hypotension
GI distress
nonproductive cough
H/A
What is ACTION of BETA BLOCKERS?
Blocks beta receptors in heart causing...
decreased HR
decreased force of contraction
decreased rate of A-V conduction
What are SIDE EFFECTS of BETA BLOCKERS?
bradycardia
lethargy
GI disturbance
CHF
decreased BP
depression
When do you see JUGULAR VEIN DISTENTION?
Distended when pt at 45⁰ angle

hypervolemia
R sided HF
pericardial tamponade
constrictive pericarditis
What is the stat treatment for MI?
M morphine
O oxygen
N nitroglycerin
A aspirin
Treating heart failure UNLOAD FAST mnemonic
U upright position
N nitrates
L lasix
O oxygen
A ACE inhibitors
D digoxin

F ⬇ fluids
A ⬇ afterload
S sodium restriction
T test (dig level, ABGs, K level)