frequently asked questions

Question 0

why are ace inhibitors used as a first line of treatment for HF when the AT1 receptor blockers seem to be better drugs as they preserve the beneficial effect at the at2 receptors and are well tolerated
?

Answer 0

evidence that reduction in hospitalisation is better for ace inhibitors

Question 1

why is HF more prevalent in men than women ?

Answer 1

may be due to different lifestyles

incidence of heart disease in women increases after menopause so this suggests that oestrogen has a protective mechanism

Question 2

how does a decrease in venous return lead to an increase in sub-endocardial perfusion ?

Answer 2

this decreases EDV

this means more coronary blood flow

Question 3

what is blood colloid osmotic pressure and in which direction does it force fluid to move ?

Answer 3

it is the force exerted by proteins in the capillary which pull water from /the interstitial space into the capillary