Heart Flashcards
Goals of treatment of heart failure
Decrease hospital readmission
treat symptoms
Action of bile acid binding sequestrants
reduce cholesterol absorption in the small intestines
Adverse effects of bile acid binding sequestrants
constipation and myopathy with statins
what do bile acid binding sequestrants do
slow the progression of CHD
action of HMG-COA Reductase inhibitor (Statins)
Lower LDL- the liver removes more from circulation
Adverse effects of statins
Myopathy, hepatotoxicity and no pregnant
Purpose of statins
slow progression of CHD
Minoxidil-
direct action on vascular system
Adverse effects of minxidil
orthostatic hypotension and reflex tachycardia
purpose of Minxidil
HTN, Angina Pectoris, HF, MI
Dysrythmias
arise from disturbances in impluse formation
- tachydysrhythmias (large) vs. bardydysrhythmias (small)
Action of Fibric Acid Derivatives
Lower TG
Raise HDL
Lower VLDL
Adverse of Fibric Acid Derivatives
Risk of bleeding with warfarin
myopathy with statins
Purpose of Fibric Acid Derivatives
slow progress of CHD
What regulates BP
CNS, RAAS, Kidneys
Risk for CHD
Men over 45 and women over 55 Family history HTN Metabolic syndrome High TG smoker
Natriuretic Peptide
protect cardiovascular system in the event of volume overload
- released in response to increased preload
- dilate veins and arteries
Dihydropyridines CCB action
vasodilation -> Lower BP, increased HR, increased force
* not used for dysrhythmias
Dihydropyridines CCB adverse effects
flushing, dizziness, headache, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia
Verapamil and Diltiazem CCB action
vasodilation -> Lower BP, increased coronary perfusion
Adverse effects of Verapamil and Diltiazem CCB
constipation dizziness facial flushing headache edema
uses of Verapamil and Diltiazem CCB
AP, HTN, dysrhythmias and migraines
action of CCB
prevent calcium ions from entering cells which prevents contraction and causes dilation
Action of ARBs
block access of angiotensin II, and causes dilation
Decreases aldosterone and excretes sodium and water