Heart Failure Flashcards
Define HF. (1)
What are the cardinal symptoms of HF? (3)
What are the cardinal signs of HF? (3)
What are the resulting effects of HF? (3)
Give e.g. of conditions that damage heart muscle or limit its ability to function normally. (3)
Give e.g. of conditions that reduce cardiac output. (3)
Give e.g. of conditions that result in a high cardiac output. (3)
What are the main features of left HF? (5)
What are the main features of right HF? (5)
What are the 3 main classifications of HF? (3)
What are the 3 subtypes of LVEF? (3)
What is the Class 1 features of NYHA Classification? (1)
What is the Class 2 features of NYHA Classification? (1)
What is the Class 3 features of NYHA Classification? (1)
What is the Class 4 features of NYHA Classification? (1)
What are the main characteristics of RAAS? (5)
What is the expected aldosterone level in HF? (1)
20 x normal.
Explain the effect of decrease in CO. (1)
What is the initial benefit of SNS? (4)
What is the eventual harm of SNS? (4)
What are the s/s of HF? (15)
What are the common presentations of HF in hospitals? (7)
What are the common presentations of HF in community? (1)
Outline the diagnostic process of chronic HF.
What are the potential complications of HF? (5)
Outline the management of chronic HF.
What is decompensated HF? (1)
What is the inpatient management of decompensated HF? (8)
When would diuretics be used in HF? (5)
What are the cautions of Diuretics in HF? (2)
What are the monitoring requirements of Diuretics for HF? (2)
Give e.g. of loop diuretics used for HF. (4)
Give e.g. of thiazide-like diuretics used for HF. (2)
What does NICE guidelines state about pharmacological therapy in HF? (2)
Outline the pharmacological therapies available for HFrEF. (6)
When would ACEI be used as HF tx? (4)
What aims the monitoring requirement for ACEi? (1)
How often should the dose of ACEi be adjusted? (2)
When would Sacubitril/Valsartan be used as HF tx? (5)
What are the dosing regimens for Sacubutril/valsartan? (2)
When would it NOT be appropriate to start Sacubitril/Valsartan? (1)
Explain the main features of MRA (Aldosteorne Antagonists) (5)
What is Spironolactone? (1)
When is spironolactone used as for HF tx? (1)
What is the usual dose for Spironolactone? (2)
What are the monitoring requirements for Spironolactone? (1)
What are the major problems with Spironolactone? (3)
What is Eplerenone? (2)
Explain the benefit of selectivity of Eplerenone. (2)
What is the indication of Eplerenone? (1)
What are the usual dosing regimens for Eplerenone? (2)
What are the common s/e of Eplerenone? (4)
What is a common interaction with Eplerenone? (1)
Give e.g. of SGLT2i used in HF. (2)
What is the licensed use of SGLT2i? (1)
What is the dosing regimen of SGLT2i in HF? (1)
What condition should you not use SGLT2i for HF tx? (1)
What counselling point is given to patients taking SGLT2i? (3)
What is the licensed use of Digoxin? (3)
What are the monitoring requirements of Digoxin? (3)
State the licensed use of Ivabradine. (3)
When would Ivabradine be used as HF treatment? (2)
What are the monitoring requirements of ACEi, BB + MRA? (3)
Give e.g. of medicines that may affect heart failure. (4)
Give e.g. of comorbidities that should be managed in HF. (7)
