Lecture 28: Heart Failure 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Who are sympathomimetics given to?
A
given via IV to acutely ill patients to increase cardiac contractility ( short term )
2
Q
What does Thiazide do?
A
mild HF
3
Q
what does Loop do?
A
Edema of lungs and limbs
4
Q
What does PS do?
A
Correct erectrolyte imbalance
5
Q
What are responsible for cardiac remodeling?
A
Aldosterone, norepinephrine and angiotensin 2
6
Q
What do beta blockers do in heart failure?
A
Decrease remodeling, decrease heart rate + O2 needed
7
Q
How do sympathomimetics function?
A
Via increasing cAMP to thus increase intracellular calcium
8
Q
What are the 2 sympathomimetics?
A
Dopamine and Dobutamine
9
Q
What are the 2 phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
A
Milrinone and Enoximone
10
Q
What is loop diuretics given to treat?
A
Lung edema
11
Q
What is thiazide for?
A
To decrease pre load
