Cardiology Flashcards
what kind of drug is aspirin
antiplatelet
COX inhibitor preventing production of TXA2
what kind of drugs are warfarin and DOACs
anticoagulants
anticoagulants work of fibrin/platelet rich clots
anticoagulants work on fibrin rich venous clots
antiplatelets work on platelet rich arterial clots
how do B blockers work
block B adrenoceptors, therefore antagonise sympathetic activity
B1 found in the heart
B2 found in the lungs
what effect does blocking B1 receptors have on the heart
negative inotropy and chronotropy (contractility and rate)
propranolol is non/cardioselective
propranolol is non-selective
examples of cardioselective B blockers
atenolol
bisoprolol
indications for B blockers
angina
arrhythmias and HR
heart failure (at low dose)
contraindications for B blockers
asthma / COPD
heart block
side effects of B blockers
cold peripheries exacerbate heart failure bronchoconstriction sleeping problems tiredness bradycardia
how do loop diuretics work
inhibit the Na/K/Cl channel in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
examples of loop diuretics
furosemide
bumetanide
how to thiazide diuretics work
inhibit the Na/Cl channel in the DCT of the nephron
examples of thiazide diuretics
bendroflumethiazide
side effects of loop diuretics
dehydration
nocturia / frequency
electrolyte imbalances - low K, Ca
ototoxicity
side effects of thiazide diuretics
low K, Mg
high Ca
^ urate - gout
impotence
examples of vasodilatory drugs
nitrates
alpha blockers
hydralazine
how do CCB work
inhibit calcium channels in smooth muscle causing coronary and peripheral vasodilatation
where do dihydropyridine CCB mainly work
give examples
peripherally
amlodipine, nifedipine
where do non-dihydropyridine CCB mainly work
give examples
SAN and AVN
verapamil
diltizaem
how does digoxin work
block AVN NA/K ATP pump
digoxin side effects / toxicity
arrhythmia nausea confusion reverse tick sign on ECG yellow vision gynaecomastia
how do statins work
inhibit HMG-CoA reductase which is responsible for synthesis of cholesterol in the liver
at what time of day should statins be taken
night
side effects of statins
myalgia LFT derangement abdominal discomfort ^CK myositis rhabdomyolysis
how do ACEI work
blocking the action of ACE which converts AgI to AgII
side effects of ACEI
dry cough hypotension taste disturbance hyperkalaemia renal impairment angioedema (very rare)
ACEI are one of the sick day rule drugs?
yes
what is stable angina
a disease caused by myocardial ischaemia where a patient experiences chest pain on exertion and is relieved by rest