Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Which 3 heart failure drugs improve survival rates
A
- ACE inhibitors
- B blockers
- K-sparing diuretics (spironolactone)
2
Q
Acute heart failure management
A
- High flow O2
- IV furosemide 40-120mg
- NIV
- Vasopressors (if cardiogenic shock)
3
Q
What BNP level suggests heart failure
A
> 400ng/L
4
Q
What 2 vaccinations do heart failure pts need
A
- Pneumococcal
2. Influenza
5
Q
First line drug for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (50-70%)
A
Loop diuretic
6
Q
First line drug for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (<40%)
A
ACEi + beta blocker
7
Q
What drug should be avoided in heart failure pts with suspected valve disease
A
ACEi
8
Q
ICD vs cardiac resynchronisation therapy is done in pts with narrow/ wide QRS
A
Narrow QRS: ICD
Wide QRS: cardiac resynchronisation therapy
