Heart Failure Flashcards
What the main problem in Heart Failure?
decreased cardiac output due to changes in heart leading to a hypoperfused state
what is the CO equation?
CO=HR x SV
What is the BP equation?
BP= CO x SVR
What does stroke volume depend on?
preload contractility afterload
define preload
fliling of the ventricle after diastole and before systole
what condition is increased preolad associated with?
pulmonary congestion peripheral edema jugular venous pressure increase edema
what is afterload?
resistance to ejection
what symptoms are associated with increaseed afterload
cold/cool extremities
what lab values can measure contractility?
LVEF decreased urine output presence of S3
What are S1, S2, S3, S4 sounds correspond to?
S1 closing of the mitral/triscupid valves S2 closing of the aortic and pulmonic valves S3 turbulence with ventricle in early filling S4 sudden contraction of atria in response to ventricular hypertrophy
Signs and symptoms of CHF
peripheral edema SOB fatigue Rales and Rhonchi abnormal chest xray (Pulmonary congestion) may have abnormal INR or increased AST ALT may have increased SCr due to dec blood flow to kidney hyperurecemia anemia
what is the MAP equation?
DBP + 1/3 PP PP= SBP-DBP
what is the ejection fraction equation?
SV/ EDV stroke volume over end diastolic volume
which medications can worsen/precipitate heart failure?
NSAIDs- Na/H20 retention, renal failure TZDs: peripheral edema CCB; edema metformin EtOH anthracyclines (“rubicins”) Triptans` Class I, IV and some III antiarrhythmics
what is decompensated heart failure?
when the mechanisms to compensate for reducesd CO fail leading to impaired heart function.
In heart failure, what mechanisms occur in compensation?
increased size of ventricles to hold more volume increasing mass of ventricles increased sympathetic flow
what can cause decompensated heart failure?
Myocardial infarction arrhythmias uncontrolled hypertension excessive fluid and salt intake use of medications that can exacerbate CHF
what five agents are used in Acute decompensated heart failure?
IV furosemide milrenone dobutamine nesiritide nitroglycerine
what class of agents can be used in chronic CHF?
ACEi/Arbs beta blockers diuretics digoxin vasodilators
what are the advantages of using diuretics in CHF patients?
improve symptoms of fluid overload
what are the disadvantages of using diuretics in CHF patients?
hypotension hypokalemia hyperglycemia possible metabolic alkalosis (increased H+ excretion) no mortality benefit
what are the advantages of using digoxin in CHF
improves symptoms only
what are the disadvantages of using digoxin in CHF
no mortality benefit prolongs QT
what are the advantages of using ACE/ARBS in HF
decrease mortality prevent progression of HF (dec remodeling) cause vasodilation (dec afterload) decrease aldosterone production (dec na/h2o retention and preload) decrease sympathetic outflow
what are the disadvantages of ACE/ARbs in HF
caution in SCR > 3.0, K>5 hyperkalemia risk of angioedema cough with ACEis
when should you monitor blood chemistry after changing dose of ACE
1-2 weeks after dose change
what are the advantages of using BB in HF?
increase beta receptor density inhibit cardiotoxic effects of catecholamines decreased HR anti ischemia (helps with angina)
what should you monitor with pts on BBs?
HR BP weight 1-2 weeks after out patient use
what are disavantages of BBs
can cause heart block with other agents should avoid in asthmatic pateitns should not stop abruptly takes 3-6months for sx improvements
how do you dose BBs in HF?
start low dose then double q 2 weeks until you reach target
what are the symptoms of hypo perfusion
decreased mentation decreased urine output hepatic congestions systemic hypotension
what are non pharmacological treatments for CHF (SELF)
avoid excess salt daily weight monitoring ( if > 2kg inc in 3 days contact provider) no smoking or drinking alcohol 20min x 3 day/week flu shot and pneumococcal vaccine
Non pharm tx for CHF ( clinician)
dialysis and ultrafiltration pacemakers, implantable defibrillator (ICD) ventricular arrhythmias cardiac transplant
what is the target level to achieve for digoxin tx in CHF?
0.6-0.8ng/ml
when should you avoid aldosterone antagonists? what should you monitor?
scr >2.5 or K > 5.0 monitor electrolytes every 4 weeks
which vessels do nitrates target?
veins
which vessels does hydralazine target?
arteries