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What is the cornerstone therapy for heart failure?
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ACEI
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What are the AE of ACEI?
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1. Cough
2. Angioedema 3. Hypotension 4. K+ Retention 5. Worsening of renal function |
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What is the preferred loop diuretic?
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Furosemide.
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AE of Diuretics?
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1. Hypotension
2. Electrolyte imbalance (becareful of Digoxin and K+!!) 3. Azotemia |
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What is the name of the Alpha/Beta blocker used in HF?
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Carvedilol
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What 2 beta blockers are used in HF?
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Bisprolol and Metaprolol
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What effects does digatalis have on HF?
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1. inc. inotropy
2. inc. ejection fraction 3. dec. preload 4. dec. pulmonary conjestion |
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What drug should you give someone who is on ACEI and other meds with class IV symptoms?
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Aldosterone antagonist!!
(ex. spironolactone |
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When should you use ARBS?
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When a patient can tolerate ACEI!
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