Cardio Flashcards
Treatment for HTN (general drug classess)
think “CAT”
Calcium channel blockers
Ace/Arbs
Thiazide diuretics
**Remember – BB not first line, unless another more prominent indications such as afib/angina
White coat hypertension vs Masked HTN
WC - BP elevated in presence of medical professional but normal at home
Masked - High BP at home but normal at office
**Ambulatory BP x3months at home, base tx off that
what medication class is chlorthalidone?
thiazide diuretic
What is a good 1st choice medication class for HTN?
Ace/Arbs
** Unless African American with CKD, then no Ace/Arb since HTN not as driven by RAAS system
** any population = good start low dose amlodipine –> can cause feet swelling
*** can start on thiazide diuretic (chlorthalidone or HCTZ) then if needed can add ace/arb on pill
What are the ABCDs of HTN?
A = Ace/Arbs B = Beta blockers C = Calcium Channel blockers D = Diuretics
What do we use ace inhibitors for?
DM /scleroderma –> protects kidneys
CHF/p MI –> caridoprotective
Young pts (caucasian) w/ HTN
Beta blockers used for what DDx?
CHF/p MI –> improves survival (carvedilol/metoprolol for CHF)
young pts (Caucasian) w/ HTN
Calcium Channel blockers used in…
meds do not improve survival
Useful in AA & elderly
SE of Ace/Arbs
Angioedema –> emergency
Cough (Ace) –> switch to Arb
Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Creatine increased in renal artery stenosis (contra)
SE of Beta blockers
bradycardia
Increase lipids/cholesterol
increase depression
worsen asthma/copd –> bronchospasm (contra)
Hyperkalemia
SE of calcium channel blockers
based on category
Dihydropyridines (-pine) nifedipine, amlodipine
- peripheral vasodilation
- HR Increases/stays the same (except for amlodipine which decreases HR)
Non-dihydropyridines; diltiazem, verapamil
-reduction in inotrope (reduces contractility of heart) –> decreased HR
usefull in afib RVR
Other SE
edema, constipation, HF (d/t negative inotrope effects)
SE of Diuretics (loop vs HCTZ)
Loop:
- decreases Ca, K, Na
- Increase Creatine –> AKI
HCTZ: ascending limb
increases: Ca level serum but decreases Ca excretion, uric acid (worsens gout), lipids, glucose
Decreases: K
Ace & Arb MOA
MOA: block conversion of angiotensin I -> II
What is the typical medication suffix for the medication classes ACE/ARBs
Ace: “-pril”
ARB: “-sartan”
What is the first choice medication for tx of HTN in pts with DM or renal disease?
Ace/Arbs —> Unless in black pts (then 1st line is diuretic)
Side effects for Ace/Arbs
Ace — Dry hacking cough 1-2 weeks after tx start –> switch pt to Arb
- First dose hypotension
- Hyperkalemia
- Acute renal failure
- Angioedema
***Do not combine both ACE/ARBS –> increased AE
When should you avoid the use of ACE/ARB ?
Pregnancy
Renal artery stenosis
Acute renal insufficiency
What is the definition of a murmur?
sound detected when there is turbulent blood flow through the great vessels or across a heart
What 2 vavles cause nearly all of the trouble in adults?
Aortic and mitral
Amelies 3 rules for murmurs
- Stenosis vs Regurgitation (where is it heard / check pulse)
- Where is it heard the loudest?
- Are there associated findings (CP, SOB, cyanosis, exercise intolerance, palpitations, BP, thrill, changes with positioning)
Systolic murmurs
Mr. Peyton Manning AS MVP
Mr. = Mitral Regurgitation (SOB/ fatigue, HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic, can be normal. Kids & young adults)
AS = Aortic stenosis (angina, syncope, HF) MVP = Mitral valve prolapse (palpitatiosn, CP, "click"
Diastolic Murmurs
Mnemonic: ARMS!
All diastolic murmurs are abnormal!
AR = Aortic regurgitation (Angina, syncope, HF) MS = Mitral stenosis (Dyspnea, Afib) - can be caused by rheumatic heart disease from strept throat
what are associated findings with aortic stenosis?
“ASC” (Aortic stenosis Complications)
Angina, Synocpe, CHF
1 choice for HTN in pregnancy?
Methyldopa
Heart failure (patho)
Not enough forward flow in the heart –> leads to back up and congestion
-Kidney function decreases (reduced perfusion) -> activates RAAS & ADH system -> increased fluid retention –> symptoms
- Pulm system- congestion affects lungs first –> pulm edema
- Liver congestion –> Increased AST/ALT = “nutmeg liver”
- Elevated pulm artery pressures
- Pedal edema
Systole
“Lub”
active contraction –> blood pumped to systemic circulation
closure of AV valves (3-leaf)
Diastole
“dub”
Relaxation - blood enters into the heart and fills
-minimum arterial pressure exerted during relaxation and dilation of the ventricles
Closure of semilunar valves (2-leaf)
systolic dysfunction
heart cant contract
EF will decrease