Cardiology 1 Flashcards
Preload
Ventricular filling pressure or left ventricular end-diastolic volume
(filling pressure and volume at the end of diastole)
Afterload
Left ventricular wall tension or stress during systole
Cardiac Output
Volume of blood ejected per unit of time
CO= HR x SV
Cardiorenal HF
Sodium/Water excess –> think diuretics as first line of treatment
Cardiocirculatory HF
inadequate contractility –> think positive inotropes for treatment
Neurohormonal HF
Initial insult activates sympathetic system; but progression is mediated by neurohormones –> modulate hormonal activation
Systolic Dysfunction (3)
- Decreased Ejection Fraction <40%
- Impaired wall motion
- Dilated ventricle
Diastolic Dysfunction (5)
- Preserved Ejection Fraction >40%
- Impaired ventricular relaxation and filling
- Normal wall motion
- Loss in elasticity of the cardiovascular system
- Usually caused by cardiomyopathies (restrictive, infiltrative, hypertrophic)
Signs and Symptoms of HF (6)
- Growth failure (INCREASED METABOLISM)
- Respiratory distress
- Exercise intolerance, difficulty feeding
- Edema
- Dyspnea
- Fatigue
PHFI +1 Classification for HF (5)
- Marked cardiomegaly by x-ray or physical exam
- Reported physical activity intolerance or prolonged feeding time
- Pulmonary edema by x-ray or auscultation
- Hepatomegaly less than 4cm below costal margin
- Mild to moderate tachypnea or dyspnea
PHFI +2 Classification for HF (8)
- Abnormal ventricular function by echo or gallop
- Dependent edema, pleural effusion, or ascites
- Failure to thrive or cachexia
- Poor perfusion by physical exam
- Resting sinus tachycardia
- Retractions
- Hepatomegaly over 4cm below costal margin
- Moderate to severe tachypnea or dyspnea
Medications for PHFI +1 (4)
- Digoxin
- Low to moderate dose diuretics
- ACE-Inhibitors, non-ACE inhibitor vasodilators or ARBs
- Beta Blockers
Medications for PHFI +2 (3)
- High dose diuretics or more than 1 diuretic
- Anticoagulants not related to prosthetic value
- Anti-arrhythmic agents or ICD
How to calculate PHFI
Total score derived by adding scores attributed to each individual criterion
0= no HF 30= severe HF
Vasoconstriction Compensatory Mechanisms of HF
Vasoconstriction increases BP and decreases CO to shunt blood to the brain and the heart; get a decrease in SV which further activates compensation of vasoconstriction
Pharmacologic Therapy Principles for Systolic HF (6)
- Block the compensatory neurohormonal activation caused by decreased cardiac output
- Prevent/minimize Na and water retention
- Eliminate/minimize symptoms of HF
- Slow progression of cardiac dysfunction
- Decrease mortality (prolong survival)
- Increase quality of life
Diuretics Mechanism of Action (3)
- Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the renal tubules
- Increased Na excretion –> increased volume excretion –> decreased preload
- Rapid improvement in edema
Loop Diuretic Agents (3)
- Furosdemide (Lasix)
* Main diuretic used with children; if patient is going from IV to oral, double the dose - Torsemide
- Bumetanide (Bumex)
Loop Diuretic Site of Action, Mechanism of Action, and Adverse Effects (3)
- Site of Action: Ascending loop of henle
- Mechanism of Action: inhibits chloride, sodium, and potassium reabsorption
- Adverse Effects: increased potassium and sodium loss
Thiazide Diuretics Available Agents (2)
- Hydrochlorothiazide
2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Thiazide Diuretics Site of Action, Mechanism of Action, and Adverse Effects (3)
- Site of Action: Early distal tubule
- Mechanism of Action: Inhibits chloride reabsorption = inhibit sodium reabsorption
- Adverse Effects: Increased potassium, sodium, and chloride loss
Aldosterone Antagonist (K sparing) Diuretic Agents (3)
- Spironolactone
* Also commonly used with children - Eplerenone
- Amiloride
Aldosterone Antagonist (K sparing) Diuretic Site of Action, Mechanism of Action, and Adverse Effects (3)
- Site of Action: Late distal tubule, early collecting ducts
- Mechanism of Action: inhibits na/k antiports, so it inhibits sodium and increases potassium secretion
- Adverse Effects: increased potassium
Osmotic Diuretic Agent, Site of Action, Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects (4)
- Agent: Mannitol
- Site of Action: proximal tubule, thin descending lim, distal tubule, and collecting ducts
- Mechanism of Action: prevents water reabsorption; indirectly inhibits sodium reabsorption
- Adverse Effects: increased electrolyte imbalance, hyperglycemia
Carbonic Anyhydrase Inhibitors Diuretic Agent, Site of Action, Mechanism of Action, Adverse Effects (4)
- Agent: Acetazolamide
- Site of Action: Proximal Tubule
- Mechanism of Action: Inhibits HCO3, H, Sodium reabsorption
- Adverse Effects: HCO3 loss –> acidosis
Diuretics Resistance (2)
- Decreased absorption due to edema at GI tract and hypoperfusion
- Increased exposure leads to changes in renal tubules altering ion transport
How to overcome diuretic resistance (4)
- Administer as continuous infusion
- Add positive inotropic agent
- Increase dose or frequency of diuretic*
- Add additional diuretic for synergy
General Adverse Effects of Diuretics (4)
- Electrolyte depletion
- Decrease Na, K, Mg, Ca, Cl - Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Dehydration/azotemia
* Azotemia=increased nitrogen-containing compounds
Loop Diuretic ADEs (4)
- Nephrotoxic
- Caution with sulfa allergy (all contain sulfur moiety)
- hyperglycemia
- Hearing loss (reversible)
Spironolactone ADEs (2)
- Hyperkalemia –> used in pediatrics mainly for this affect
- Gynecomastia
What to monitor with Diuretics (6)
- All electrolytes
- SCr (serum creatinine for renal function)
- Vitals (BP)
- Body weight - trend weight increases/decreases with urine output
- HF symptoms
- ADEs
Diuretic Clinical Pearls (5)
- Loops are recommended as first line therapy
- Do not over-diurese; maintain euvolemic state
- Monitor and replace K and Mg as needed, especially with loops
- Dose in morning! unless multiple daily dose are required
- May combine classes of diuretics for synergy
Furosemide Pearls and Dosing (4)
- Dosing: 1-2 mg/kg
- Available as tablet and solution
- Most common diuretic used in children
- Generally well tolerated but can see rare and serious side effects
Acetazolamide Dosing and Pearls (2)
- Dosing: 5mg/kg up to 3x/day
2. Used in inpatient setting to help secrete bicarb (for alkalosis)
Spironolactone Dosing and Pearls (2)
- Dosing: 1mg/kg q8-q24
2. Used primarily for potassium sparing effects to avoid KCl supplementation
KCl supplementation dosing and Pealrs (2)
- Dosing: 1-4mEq/kg q8-24
2. Available as liquid and delayed release tablets
ACE Inhibitor Mechanism of Action (7)
- Blocks production of angiotensin II
- Decreased sympathetic stimulation
- Decreased production of aldosterone and vasopressin
- Decreased vasoconstriction (afterload)
- Increased bradykinins
- Increased vasodilatory prostaglandins
- May affect cardio remodeling
ACE Inhibitor ADEs (6)
- Non-productive cough
- Increased potassium
- Angioedema
- Renal insufficiency
- Hypotension
- Neutropenia