clinical use of diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
how do ACEI affect vascular resistance, venous tone, BP, and CO
A
dec VR and venous tone, dec BP, reduce pre and afterload thus inc CO
2
Q
how do ACEI affect the usual ANGII -mediated inc in epi and aldosterone seen in HF
A
they blunt it
3
Q
T/F ACEI have been shown to reduce arrhythmic death, MI, stroke and show the greatest benefit for pt c/ lof EF
A
T
4
Q
T/F ACEI are indicated in pts c/ right sided HF
A
false left sided- dyspnea not edema
5
Q
T/F BB are inotropic
A
F
6
Q
T/F BB demonstrate improved sys function and reverse cardiac remodeling
A
T
7
Q
how do BB affect the chronic activation of the SNS seen in HF
A
dec HR- prevent effects of NEPI
8
Q
BB decrease renin release remodeling, hypertrophy and cell death but who do we use them on
A
high risk but no symptoms and those in acute HF
