Chapter 31: Chronic Heart Failure Flashcards
How does HF occur
when the heart is not able to supply sufficient oxygen-rich blood to the body
because of impaired ability of the ventricle to either fill or eject blood
Symptoms of HF are usually related to _____, which commonly presents as ___ and ___
fluid overload
SOB & edema
What is performed when HF is suspected
An ECHO
An ECHO provides an estimate of
LVEF, which is a measurement of how much blood is pumped out of the left ventricle (the main pumping chamber of the heart) with each contraction
An EF < 40% indicates ___ dysfunction, or HFrEF
systolic
Which ACC/AHA stage is described:
At high risk for development of HF, but without structural heart disease or symptoms of HF (e.g. HTN, CAD, DM, obesity, metabolic syndrome)
Stage A
Which ACC/AHA stage is described:
Structural heart disease present, but without signs or symptoms of HF (e.g. LVH, low EF, valvular disease, previous MI)
Stage B
Which ACC/AHA stage is described:
Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF (e.g. known structural heart disease, SOB and fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance)
Stage C
Which ACC/AHA stage is described:
Advanced structural heart disease with symptoms of HF at rest despite maximal medical treatment (refractory HF requiring specialized intervention)
Stage D
Which NYHA Functional Class is described:
No limitations of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause symptoms of HF (e.g. fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea)
NYHA Class I
Which NYHA Functional Class is described:
Slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity (e.g. walking up a flight of stairs) results in symptoms of HF
NYHA Class II
Which NYHA Functional Class is described:
Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest but minimal exertion (e.g. bathing, dressing) causes symptoms of HF
NYHA Class III
Which NYHA Functional Class is described:
Unable to carry any physical activity without symptoms of HF, or symptoms of HF at rest (e.g. SOB while sitting in a chair)
NYHA Class IV
Which labs are increased in HF
Increased BNP
Increased NT-proBNP
What are left-sided signs and symptoms of HF
- Orthopnea: SOB when lying flat
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND): nocturnal cough and SOB
- Bibasilar rales: cracking lung sounds heard on lung exam
- S3 gallop: abnormal heart sound
- Hypoperfusion (renal impairment, cool extremities)
General signs and symptoms of HF
- Dyspnea (SOB at rest or upon exertion)
- Cough
- Fatigue, weakness
- Reduced exercise capacity
What are right-sided signs and symptoms of HF
(think of congestion)
- Peripheral edema
- Ascites: abdominal fluid accumulation
- Jugular venous distention (JVD): neck vein distension
- Hepatojugular reflux (HJR): neck vein distension from pressure placed on the abdomen
- Hepatomegaly: enlarged liver d/t fluid congestion
What is cardiac output
volume of blood that is pumped by the heart in 1 minute
How is cardiac output calculated
CO = HR x SV
HFrEF is a low cardiac output state, which the body compensates for by activating neurohormonal pathways to _____ or the _____. This can temporarily increase CO, but chronically leads to myocyte damage and _____
increase blood volume
force or speed of contractions
cardiac remodeling
The main pathways activated in HF are the ___, the ___ and ___
RAAS
SNS
vasopressin
Ang II causes
vasoconstriction
Aldosterone causes
Na and water retention
Vasopressin causes
Vasoconstriction and water retention
NE and EPI release causes ↑ in ___, ___ (positive inotropy) and ____
HR
contractility
vasoconstriction
Patients with HF should be instructed to:
- Monitor and document body weight daily
- Notify provider if weight ↑
- Restrict Na intake to < 1,500 mg/day
Natural products used in HF
Omega-3 FA
hawthorn
Coenzyme Q10
Key drugs that can cause or worsen HF
- Remember: Drug Information NATION*
- DPP4-I; alogliptin, saxagliptin
- Immunosuppressants; TNF-I (e.g., adalimumab, etanercept) and interferons
- Non-DHP CCBs; diltiazem and verapamil (in systolic HF)
- Antiarrhythmics; Class I agents (e.g., procainamide, quinidine, flecainide) in HF, amiodarone and dofetilide have less risk of worsening HF
- TZDs ↑ risk of edema
- Itraconazole
- Onco drugs; anthracyclines (doxorubicin, daunorubicin)
- NSAIDs; all including celecoxib
Which drug classes are used to treat HF
ACEi/ARB/ARNI + BB + loop
Aldosterone receptor antagonist is usually added next
Which drug classes decrease mortality in HF and are recommended for all pts without CI
- ACEi or ARB
- ARNI
- BB
- Aldosterone receptor antagonist
Which 2 drugs decrease mortality in black patients with NYHA Class III-IV when added to an ACEi/ARB and BB or in other patients who cannot tolerate an ACEi or ARB
Hydralazine and nitrates (BiDil)
Which medication classes are also used in HF to improve other aspects, but are not proven to decrease mortality
Loops, Digoxin, Ivabradine (Corlanor)
Where do loop diuretics work
Thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Loop diuretics ↑ excretion of which electrolytes/labs
Na, Cl, Mg, Ca and water
note: remember, thiazides increase Ca, while loops decrease Ca levels
Loop diuretic warnings
Sulfa allergy; warning does not apply to ethacrynic acid
Loop diuretics increase which electrolytes/labs
HCO3 (metabolic alkalosis), UA, BG, TGs, total cholesterol
Ethacrynic acid or rapid IV administration of loops can cause
ototoxicity
Side effects of loops
Orthostatic hypotension
photosensitivity
How should furosemide injection be stored
at room temp
Dose conversions for oral loop diuretics
furosemide 40 mg
= torsemide 20 mg
= bumetanide 1 mg
= ethacrynic acid 50 mg
Furosemide IV:PO ratio
1:2
Which drug class should be avoided with loop diuretics
NSAIDs (can retain water and Na & lower the effect of loops)