Cardio Drugs HF Flashcards
1
Q
Captophil
A
ACE inhibitor
2
Q
Valsartan
A
Angiotensin receptor blocker
3
Q
Digoxin
A
Positive inotropy
Increases contractility
4
Q
CRT
A
Improves PACING
5
Q
SVR
A
Restores normal GEOMETRY
6
Q
VAD
A
Increases CO to normal
7
Q
Carvedilol
A
B-adrenoreceptor blocker
8
Q
Furosemide
A
Loop diuretic
Decreases water reabsorption
Decreases BV
Relieves oedemas
9
Q
Spironolactone
A
Aldosterone antagonist
Inhibits RAAS