Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Types of heart failure:
A
Left ventricular
Right ventricular
Total
2
Q
Manifestations of HF
A
1) Shortness of breath (LV).
2) Edema (RV).
3) Cyanosis.
3
Q
Drugs used in heart failure
A
Increase- contractions of insufficient myocardium (cardiotonic, anabolic, etc.)
Reduce -myocardial overload increased VCB (diuretics)
Reduce - increased blood pressure in hypertension (antihypertensives)
