Heart Failure Study Deck Flashcards
what is the definition of heart failure
abnormality of myocardial function leading to failure of heart to pump blood
what are the two main types of HF
HFrEF and HFpEF
what are the causes of HFrEF
systolic definition
decreased contractility
most closely related to CAD
what are the causes of HFpEF
diastolic dysfunction
impairment w/ventricular relaxation and filling
most closely related to HTN
what are the 3 categories of drug induced HF
negative inotropes
direct cardiac toxins
fluid and sodium retention
what is the definition of asymptomatic rEF
no HF symptoms w/ EF < 40%
what is the definition of HFrEF
HF symptoms w/ EF < 40%
what is the definition of HFimpEF
previous s/sxs of rEF but now improved
what is the definition of HFmrEF
HF symptoms w/ EF 41-49%
what is the definition of HFpEF
HF symptoms w/ EF > 50%
what are the main clinical presentations of HF
shortness of breath
swollen/tender abdomen
swelling of feet/legs
cough/sputum
chronic fatigue
increase urination at night
difficulty sleeping
confusion/impaired memory
major s/sxs of pulmonary congestions
exertional dyspnea
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
pulmonary edema
orthopnea
rales breathing
bendopnea
major s/sxs of systemic congestion
peripheral edema (gravity dependent areas)
jugular venous distention
hepatojugular reflux
hepatomegaly ascites
Initial Labs for HF
-CBC, electrolytes, BUN, TFTs
-electrocardiogram
-chest x-ray
How to evaluate LV function and EF
-echocardiogram
-nuclear testing (MUGA)
-cardiac catheterization
-MRI and CT
NYHA FC I
cardiac disease w/o limitations of physical activity
NYHA FC II
cardiac disease + slight limitations of physical activity
NYHA FC III
cardiac disease + limitations of physical activity
NYHA FC IV
cardiac disease + inability to carry on activity w/o discomfort
AHA staging A
high risk of developing HF. no identified abnormalities or symptoms of HF
AHA stage B
structural heart disease but no s/sx of HF
AHA stage C
HF symptoms current or prior
AHA stage D
Advanced heart disease + symptoms HF at rest
what are the goals of therapy for HF
- slow disease progression
- reduce sxs and increase QOL. reduce hospitalizations
- reduce mortality
sodium monitoring in HF
-intake should be 2-3 gram/day
-avoid salty foods
alcohol monitoring in HF
-patients should abstain from alcohol
-no more than 2 drinks/day for men and 1/drink/day for women
fluid monitoring in HF
-restrict to <2 L/day in patients with hyponatremia
-diuretics difficult in maintaining fluid volume
staged based drug therapy A
ACE-i / ARB
stage based drug therapy B
ACE-i / ARB
Beta blockers
stage based drug therapy C/D
ARNi or ACE/ARB
Beta Blocker
MRA
SGLT2i
Diuretics as needed
Additional therapies for C
ISDN/hydralazine
Ivabradine
Digoxin
what effects do diuretics have in HF disease
dont reduce disease just symptoms
no impact on mortality
How potent are loops
potent. block Na and Cl absorption in ascending limb
What drug class blocks loop
NSAIDs. Avoid combination
Loop initiation
start low then double and titrate
adjust off weight and symptoms
overload and reduce weight 1-2 pounds/day
BUN/Cr ratio not >20:1
Loop monitoring
1-2 weeks after start get labs
fluid intake and outtake
BP
serum electrolytes
what is the potassium goal in HF
> 4
what is the magnesium goal in HF
> 2
IV equivalent dosing for loops
furosemide 40mg =
bumetanide 1mg =
torsemide 20mg =
ethacrynic acid 50mg
Adverse Effects of loops
hypomagnesia
hypokalemia
volume depletion
hyponatremia
increase uric acid
increase calcium
What are the RAS inhibitors
ARNi
ACEi
ARB
what is the main actions of RAS inhibitors in HF
stop cell hypertrophy, cell death, fibrosis, and arrhythmias
what HF patients should use ACEi
benefit occurs in all HF and all severity
must be used in all HF w/o contraindication
what is the mechanism of action of ACEi in general
block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
what is the mechanism of action of ACEi in HF
reduced vasoconstriction
improve cardiac hemodynamics
inhibit hypertrophy
ACEi dosing principles in HF
titrate slowly to target dose
start low and double every 1-4 weeks