antichf Flashcards

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indication Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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Both Acute and Chronic HF

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MOA Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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Cellular Mech involves inhibition of Na/K ATPase in cell leading to increased Ca exchange and more Ca in SR. Calcium=contractility.

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Drug Action/Pd Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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Decreases end-systolic & end-diastolic volumes (more efficient pumping so inc SV), increases CO & then inc renal perfusion, & dec sympathetic tone

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PK Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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narrow therapeutic window–monitoring is needed, esp if dec GFR (renal clearance)

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Route of Admin Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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oral usually. Can be reversed with an antibody

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Adverse Effects Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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Calcium Mech=DAD’s

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Notes Digitalis (cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope)

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digitalis has another MOA (CNS mech-parasympathetics) used in anti-arrythmics.

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indication Isoproterenol or Dobutamine (Beta agonist, inc cAMP, positive inotropes)

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Acute HF

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MOA Isoproterenol or Dobutamine (Beta agonist, inc cAMP, positive inotropes)

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increased cAMP, stimulated by Gs-linked receptors (B1 & B2 on heart), increases opening of Ca channels, inc uptake of Ca into SR, inc pacemaker current, inc rate of conduction.

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Drug Action/Pd Isoproterenol or Dobutamine (Beta agonist, inc cAMP, positive inotropes)

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note that this is the OPPOSITE of B-Blockers MOA (decrease cAMP) so don’t be confused

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Notes Isoproterenol or Dobutamine (Beta agonist, inc cAMP, positive inotropes)

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cAMP increases: Chronotropy, Dromotropy (conduction), Inotropy (contractility), and Lusitropy (relaxation)

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indication Amirinone or Milrinone (PDE inhibitors, positive inotropes)

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Acute HF

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MOA Amirinone or Milrinone (PDE inhibitors, positive inotropes)

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Remember that PDE normally degrades cAMP. If you stop PDE from degrading cAMP, you increase cAMP concentration

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Drug Action/Pd Amirinone or Milrinone (PDE inhibitors, positive inotropes)

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increased cAMP has inc chronotropy, dromotropy, inotropy and lusitropy

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Route of Admin Amirinone or Milrinone (PDE inhibitors, positive inotropes)

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note that this is a DIFFERENT MOA than B-agonists (BUT SAME PATHWAY) and can help overcome existing B-blockade if present.

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Notes Amirinone or Milrinone (PDE inhibitors, positive inotropes)

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do not confuse amirinone (PDE inhibitor) with amiodarone (class III anti-arrythmic, longest t 1/2), or amiloride (direct K-sparing diuretic)

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indication Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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Chronic and Acute HF

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MOA Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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reduce intravascular volume to reduce filling pressure (decrease preload–but little effect on CO–on flat part of Starling curve); reduce extracellular fluid so reduce peripheral edema (3rd spacing)

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Drug Action/Pd Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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Action depends on drug–Furosemide=vigorous, works on Na/K/2Cl txporter in LOH; Thiazide=DCT action Na/Cl, Aldo antags=mild diuresis

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PK Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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watch ototoxicity of loop diuretics, and remember that loop/thiazides are SULFA drugs and can cause ALLERGIES, also with loop/thiazides see hyperuricemia which can lead to GOUT! If pts are resistant to diuretics overcome by using COMBO therapy (use K-sparing & K-wasting for example)

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Adverse Effects Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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Note that hypokalemia potentiates digitalis toxicity

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Notes Diuretics- Furosemide (loop), Thiazide (dct), Spironolactone/eplerenone (K-sparing aldo antags)

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note: thiazides are calcium-sparing and are protective against kidney stones, have longer t 1/2 than loop. Don’t run hypok risk (digitalis tox) with K-sparers

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Drug Name

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Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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indication Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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Chronic and Acute HF

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MOA Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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the major action of the arteriolar vasodilators (Hydralazine, Minoxidil) is to reduce afterload on the heart and increase forward CO, ACEI’s/ARB’s also reduce afterload by inhibiting angiotensin effects (vasoconstriction, aldosterone)

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Drug Action/Pd Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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major desired action of Nitrates here is to dilate venous capacitance vessels (reduce venous return), but there are also arteriolar effects.

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Adverse Effects Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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careful with the ACEI/ARB’s (K-savers) and K-sparing diuretics-hyperkalemia

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Notes Vasodilators: acute CHF-Nitroprusside, chronic CHF: ACEI’s & ARB’s (Hydralazine/Minoxidil), Prazocin (A1 antag)

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remember that AT-II is a potent cardiomyocyte growth factor (hypertrophy) and fibroblast mitogen factor (hyperplasia)

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Recommendations for treatment of CHRONIC HF:

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Decrease Symptoms: Pulmonary: Venodilators (ACEI’s/ARBS, nitrates) and Diuretics. Prevent Ventricular Remodeling: ACEIs, BB’s and Aldo Antagonists (Spironolactone/eplerone) Prolong Survival of Pt: ACEI’s, BB, Aldo Antagonists, Nitrates + Hydralazine

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Recommendations for treatment of Acute HF:

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Reduce pulmonary congestion:Loop diuretics (Furosemide) and Venodilators (Nitroglycerin). Increase Cardiac Output: Increase contractility (B-agonists, PDE inhibitors, Digitalis); Afterload reducing agents (Nitroprusside) do NOT give a B-Blocker here

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Causes of chronic HF

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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (CAD)=Most common, also dilated or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Causes of acute HF

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Acute MI, Arrythmias, Pericardial Tamponade, Massive PE