Chapter 24 Flashcards
1
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Heart failure signs/symptoms
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SOB, fatigue, fluid retention, pulmonary edema
2
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Heart failure risk factors
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Hypertension, CAD, obesity, and diabetes
3
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Ejection fraction
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4
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Left ventricular end diastolic volume
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5
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Inotropic drug
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6
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Chronotropic drug
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7
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Dromotropic drug
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8
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Digoxin (cardiac glycoside)
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- MOA: positive inotropic effect
- Adverse effects: cardiovascular, CNS, GI, CNS…
- Indications: heart failure and atrial fibrillation
- Contraindications: …
9
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Milrinone (Phosphodiesterase inhibitors)
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- MOA: positive inotropic effect and vasodilation
- Adverse effects: dysrhythmia
- Indications: acute heart failure
- Contraindications: drug allergy
10
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Valsartan (AII Receptor Blockers)
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- MOA: vasodilation
- Adverse effect: renal insufficiency
- Indications: heart failure
- Contraindications: drug allergy