HF Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment
A
- ACEi + BB (bisoprolol/ carvedilol)
- ARB
- Hydralazine + nitrate if ACEi/ ARB not tolerated
nitrate preferred in black
2
Q
BB for HF
A
bisoprolol
carvedilol
nebivolol
3
Q
If heart failure symptoms persist or worsen despite optimal first-line treatment
A
add an aldosterone antagonist
spironolactone/ eplerenone
4
Q
If symptoms persist despite optimal treatment
A
+ entresto
5
Q
How often should patients with heart failure weigh themselves?
A
- DAILY at same time
- Report any weight gain of 1.5-2kg (gained in 2 days) to
- GP or specialist (sign of oedema)
6
Q
When is ivabradine CI
A
HR less than 75bpm
7
Q
Chronic HF 1st line
A
- BB
- ACEi
- Loop diuretic
If symptoms persist = ENTRESTO
