chronic heart failure

Question 1

ace-inhibitors

Answer 1

enalapril benazepril side effects typically mild: gastrointestinal signs, hypotension, azotemia

Question 2

abdomino- and/or thoracocentesis

Answer 2

recommend manual removal of significant fluid volume within the pleural or abdominal cavities following removal start diuretic therapy to prevent recurrence-ideal to tap less than once per month if possible

Question 3

positive inotropic durgs

Answer 3

class of drugs that increase strength of myocardial contractions recommended in CHF secondary to systolic dysfunction CI in diastolic dysfunction Digoxin, pimobendan, dobutamine

Question 4

pimobendan

Answer 4

inodilator-positive inostropic and vasodilatory properties calcium sensitizer phosphodiesterase III inhibitor shown to increase survival times and quality of life of patients with heart failure mild GI side effects

Question 5

When to use pimobendan?

Answer 5

patients with congestive heart failure dilated cardiomyopathy-occult azotemia feline-systolic dysfunction and heart failure

Question 6

dobutamine

Answer 6

sympathomimetic

Question 7

dobutamine indications

Answer 7

severe CHF secondary to ss