Heart Flashcards
What is angina
Not enough O2 getting to the heart
How to prevent coronary heart disease
Lifestyle changes, reduce bp, statins
GTN
Under tongue for angina
GTN action
Dilates peripheral blood vessels so less force needed and less venous return
Atenolol
Beta blocker
Action of beta blocker
Prevents the sympathetic response of the heart from the nervous system
Digoxin
Heart failure
Action of digoxin
Inhibits the Na/ K pump and builds stores of Ca meaning the heart pumps more forcefully
What is vaughan- Williams classification
Classified by the target of the drugs
Adenosine
Supraventricular dysrhythmia
Verapamil
Supraventricular dysrhythmia, ca channels
Amiodarone
K channels for supra or ventricular
Flecainide
Na channels supra or ventricular
Propranolol
Beta blocker, B1 receptor
Quinidine
Supra or ventricular