CHF drugs

Question 1

stage A patient routine drugs

Answer 1

ACEi/ARB, statins as appropriate

Question 2

stage B patient routine drugs

Answer 2

ACEi/ARB, statins when app. add Beta blockers. ICD/revascularization.

Question 3

StageC with preserved ejection

Answer 3

diuretic, revascularization or valvular surgery if necessary.

Question 4

stage C No preserved ejection fraction

Answer 4

diuretics, ACEi/ARB, beta blockers, spironolactone. also consider digoxin, hydralazine/nitrate. ICD/revasc. or valvular

Question 5

for all volume overloaded stage II-IV add what

Answer 5

loop diuretics

Question 6

african americans that are stage III-IV add what?

Answer 6

hydralazine nitrates