Congestive Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of congestive heart failure
A
Preload reduction: Diuretics: furosemide
Afterload reduction: ace inhibitors: captopril
Contractility improvement: dopamine, dobutamine, digoxin
2
Q
…….. infusion is indicated when ductal-dependent cardiac
lesions are diagnosed
A
PGE1
3
Q
…….. given IV has been demonstrated to
be useful in the management of infants with ductus-
dependent cyanotic congenital heart defects
A
Prostaglandin E2
4
Q
What is the dose of furosemide used in acute conegestive heart failure?
A
1-2 mg/kg iv may be repeated 2-4 times/ day
5
Q
What is the dose of digitalis in acute conegestive heart failure?
A
8-10 micrograms /kg/day given in 1 or 2 doses in patients weighing <10 kg
