Drugs and Heart Failure Flashcards

1
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Digoxin

A

Increases force of cardiac contraction.
Inhibits Na/K enzyme increasing intracellular Na

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What is an Inotrope?

A

-Positive inotropes increase contraction force.

-Negative inotropes decrease contraction force.

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3
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Digoxin Toxicity

A

Confusion
Bradycardia

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