Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Medications that make HF worse
A
NSAIDs Saxagliptin Sitagliptin Glitazones Ca Channel Blockers Some Antiarrhythmics (disopyramide) Tricyclic antidepressants
2
Q
Stage A drugs
high risk but no damage or symptoms
A
ACE I or ARB
Statins
3
Q
Stage B drugs
Damage but no symptoms
A
ACE I or ARB (all) Beta Blocker (all)
Statins in patients w h/o MI, ACS
Revascularization
NO CA CHANNEL BLOCKERS
4
Q
Stage C drugs
A
Diuretics added to previous regime
ACE I or ARB
Beta Blocker
Add Aldosterone Agonist?
5
Q
Sacubitril (ARNI)
A
Angiotensin Receptorblocker / Neprilysin Inhibitor
6
Q
Sacubitril / Valsartan
A
Rids Excess Ang II
Hypotension
Dizziness
Cough