Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of primary hypertension
A
- HTCZ
- ACE inhibitors/ARBS
- CCB
2
Q
treatment of hypertension with heart failure
A
- diuretics
- ACE/ARBS
- beta blockers (careful)
- aldosterone agents
3
Q
treatment of hypertension with diabetes
A
- ACEi/ARBs**
- others
4
Q
treatment of hypertension in pregnancy
A
- hydralazine
- labetalol
- methyldopa
- nifedipine
5
Q
CCBs (non di) mechanism
A
verapamil and diltiazem (vanilla and dark chocolate ice cream)
- block L type calcium channels
- more active in cardiac muscle
6
Q
CCBs (non di) treatment
A
hypertension, angina, afib/flutter
7
Q
CCBs (non di) side effects
A
edema, flushing dizziness, gingival hyperplasia
8
Q
verapamil
A
CCB - non di
9
Q
diltiazem
A
CCB - non di
10
Q
-dipine druges
A
CCB (di)
11
Q
CCB (di)
A
blocks L calcium channels, more active in smooth muscle
12
Q
CCB (di) treatment
A
hypertension, angina, Raynaud
13
Q
CCB (di) side effect
A
cardiac depression, AV block, constipation
14
Q
nimodipine
A
CCB - treats subarachnoid hemorrhage
15
Q
nicardipine/clevidipine
A
CCB - treats hypertensive emergency
