Cardiovascular Pharmacology 2 11.01.24

Question 1

What is the most common cause of heart failure

Answer 1

Coronary artery disease

Question 2

What are the 4 types of heart failure

Answer 2

LVSD - heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction

HFPEF - Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (diastolic failure)

Acute heart failure

Chronic heart failure

Question 3

What is first line treatment for heart failure

Answer 3

ACE inhibitors and beta blocker therapy (low dose and slow uptitration)