HF management Flashcards
1
Q
First line drug management
A
Beta-blocker and ACE-i
(start one at a time and up titrate to max tolerated dose)
2
Q
Second line drug management of HF
A
Spiro or eplerenone (aldosterone antagonist)
3
Q
Indication for ivabradine
A
3rd Line
Sinus >75/ min and LVF <35%
4
Q
Indication for digoxin
A
3rd Line
Strongly indicated if AF
5
Q
Indication for cardiac resynchronisation therapy
A
3rd line
Widened QRS
6
Q
Which vaccines should be offered to HF patients
A
Once off pneumococcal
Annual influenza
7
Q
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