Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
1st line treatment of heart failure
A
Furosemide for fluid retention
2
Q
2nd line treatment for heart failure
A
ACE inhibitor and beta blocker
DO NOT GIVE CCB
3
Q
Which drug class should be avoided in heart failure
A
CCB
4
Q
3rd line treatment of heart failure
A
Addition of Spironolactone or eplerenone (if men)
5
Q
4th line treatment of heart failure
A
Hydralazine
6
Q
5th line treatment of heart failure
A
Remove ACE inhibitor or ARB and initiate Ernesto