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Lecture 9: Drugs Used for Heart Failure Flashcards

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Left-sided systolic heart failure is due to failure of what?

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Failure of the pump function of the heart (EF <45%) due to dysf. or destruction of cardiac myocytes or their molecular components

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Left-sided diastolic heart failure occurs due to what?

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Ventricular capacitance is diminished and/or when ventricle becomes “stiff” and cannot fully relax during diastole

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What are 2 common causes of left-sided diastolic heart failure?

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  • Ventricular hypertrophy due to chronic HTN
  • CT disease such as amyloidosis
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What occurs to both afterload and preload in systolic heart failure?

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  • Increased afterload
  • Increased preload
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What is the LVEF like in systolic HF and there is usually progressive what?

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  • LVEF <50% = HFrEF
  • Usually progressive chamber dilation w/ eccentric remodeling
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Diastolic heart failure is now especially common in whom?

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Elderly women

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What occurs to the ejection fraction in diastolic heart failure?

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Usually normal = HFpEF

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What occurs to preload in diastolic heart failure?

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Decreased preload

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Diastolic heart failure has a poor tolerance of what 2 things and is worsened by an increase in what?

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  • DHF –> poor tolerance of atrial fibrillation
  • DHF –> poor tolerance of tachycardia
  • DHF is worsened by ↑ MAP
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Worsening of diastolic HF by ischemia raises left atrial pressure which can lead to which life threatening condition?

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“Flash” pulmonary edema

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With a drop in cardiac output, what are the adpative mechanisms (i.e., what gets increased) contributing to HF?

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  • ↑ renin + ↑ aldosterone + ↑ natriuretic peptides
  • ↑ sympathetic discharge
  • ↑ preload and afterload
  • ↑ remodeling of heart
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ACE-I and ARB’s lead to less angiotensin II which has what 3 positive effects in pt’s with HF?

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  • Less vasoconstriction (↓ afterload)
  • Less aldosterone and less Na+/H2O retention (↓ preload)
  • ↓ cell proliferation and remodeling
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Define the terms inotropic agent and chronotropic agent.

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  • Ionotropic agents alter the force/strength of muscle contractions
  • Chronotropic agents may change the heart rate and rhythm
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ACE-I (-prils) are used clinically for what heart conditions?

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  • Heart failure w/ reduced EF (HFrEF) = systolic HF
  • LV dysfunction following MI
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What are 2 major AE’s associated with ACE-I’s?

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  • Cough
  • Angioedema
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Which 2 ACE-I are now widely used due their longer half-life permitting 1x/day dosing?

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  • Benazepril
  • Lisonopril
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Which drugs can be used for HF if patient is intolerant to ACE-I’s?

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ARBs (-sartans)

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Which ARB is noteworthy in that it is not a prodrug requiring activation?

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Valsartan

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Which ARB is noteworthy in that it displays relatively irreversible binding?

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Candesartan

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What is the MOA of sacubitril and what is it co-crystalized with as a combo drug for HF?

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  • Prodrug that inhibits neprilysin (neutral endopeptidase [NEP])
  • Co-crystalized with the ARB, Valsartan
  • Valsartan/sacubitril
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What does the neutral endopeptidase blockade by sacubitril lead to?

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Increased levels of natriuretic peptides

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What are3 common AE’s of valsartan/sacubitril?

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  • HYPOtension
  • HYPERkalemia
  • ↑ serum creatinine
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What is the effect of ↑ ANP on GFR, renin/aldosterone secretion, Na+/H2O reabsorption, and ADH secretion?

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  • ↑ GFR
  • ↓ renin + ↓ aldosterone secretion
  • ↓ Na+/H2O reabsorption
  • ↓ ADH secretion and ADH effects in collecting duct
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ACE-I’s/ARBs should be administered to all pt’s with LV systolic failure or LV dysfunction w/o HF except in what 5 situations?

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  • Not tolerated (cough, angioedema; try ARB)
  • Pregnant
  • HYPOtensive
  • Serum creatinine >3 mg/dL
  • HYPERkalemia
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Which beta-blocker has been shown to work best in HF?

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Carvedilol

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Which other beta-blocker is a non-selective alpha/beta blocker, used primarily for severe HTN and tx of hypertensive emergencies?

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Labetalol

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What condition should patient be in for use of carvedilol in HF and what are it’s recommended uses?

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  • IF clinically stable
  • Recent or remote hx of MI or ACS and ↓ EF (rEF; <40%)
  • rEF to prevent SYMPTOMATIC HF (even if no hx of MI)
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Carvedilol is used to prevent what in the heart as a result of excessive sympathetic stimulation during HF?

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Prevent down-regulation of the β1-receptors

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List 5 benefits of carvedilol in HF by preventing the down-regulation of β1-receptors?

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  • Keeps heart responsive to sympathetic drive
  • Protects against dysrhythmias
  • ↓ renin secretion
  • ↓ myocardial O2 consumption
  • Limits heart muscle remodeling
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Carvedilol should only be administered to which patients?

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Clinically stable

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Which type of HF’s is carvedilol useful in and should be given along with ACE-I to which pt’s?

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  • Pts with diastolic HF will benefit from a lower HR
  • Should be given to all pt’s w/ symptomatic CHF and LVEF <40% unless contraindications exist
  • Given along w/ ACE-I to all pt’s w/ LV systolic dysfunction caused by MI to reduce mortality
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What is the MOA of ivabradine and effects on heart?

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  • Selective and specific inhibition of the HCN channels (f-channels) within SA node
  • Disrupts If (“funny” current) to prolong diastole and slow HR
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What is the clinical application of ivabradine; specifically in which pt’s?

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  • Tx of resting HR ≥70 bpm in pt’s w/ stable, symptomatic chronic HF w/ LVEF ≤35% who are in sinus rhythm with:
  • Maximally tolerated doses of β-blockers

OR

  • Contraindications to β-blocker use
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What is the MOA of spironolactone and its effects on ion and volume levels?

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  • Competitive antagonist of aldosterone receptors
  • K+-sparing diuretic due to ↓ ability of aldosterone to promote Na+-K+ exchange in collecting ducts
  • ↓ plasma Na+ and volume
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Which K+-sparing diuretic is a more selective aldosterone antagonist, approved for use in post-MI heart failure or in combo for tx of HTN?

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Eplerenone

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What are the pharmacokinetics of spironolactone like and why is a single dose effective for 2-3 days?

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Steroid effects are slow on and slow off

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What are some possible AE’s associated with Spironolactone?

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  • HYPERkalemia (duh.)
  • Amenorrhea, hirsutism, gynecomastia, and impotence
  • Tumorigen in chronic animal toxicity studies (boxed warning)
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What are 3 beneficial effects of spironolactone on the heart?

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  • ↓ myocardial fibrosis
  • Reduces early morning rise in HR
  • Reduces mortality and morbidity in pt’s with severe HF
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Explain the purpose of aldosterone inhibition when treating post-myocardial infarction heart failure?

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- Damaged heart vasculature synthesizes aldosterone after MI

- Locally produced aldosterone contributes to cardiac fibrosis

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What are some of the effects blocked by spironolactone that occur as a result of aldosterone release following an MI?

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  • Na+/H2O retention; K+ and Mg2+ loss
  • ↓ baroreceptor reflex
  • Sympathetic activation
  • Cardiac fibrosis + ischemia
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Spironolactone is approved for what application in HF?

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Tx of symptomatic HF w/ reduced systolic function

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Why is spironolactone (and eplerenone) the most underutilized of all classes of meds for HF?

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Primarily due to fear of HYPEkalemia

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Which loop diuretic has a longer t1/2, better oral absorption and som evidence that it works better in HF?

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Torsemide

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Furosemide and other loop diuretics are useful in the management of acute pulmonary edema by decreasing what?

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Preload

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Which class of diuretics is useful in patients with low GFR?

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Loop diuretics

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When using diuretics to control the congestive heart failure state, which class is used first and then followed by what 2 classes if needed?

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  • Use loop diuretic first
  • Add K+-sparing next if needed
  • If still need more diuresis, finally add thiazide
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What is the purpose of using diuretics to relieve congestion in HF?

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Return ventricular fiber length to more optimal range

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Which vasodilator combo is especially useful in tx of chronic HF in African Americans?

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Isosorbide dinitrate plus hydralazine

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Where are the vasodilatory effects of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine seen and what is the effect on preload/afterload?

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  • Isosorbide dinitrate dilates veins and ↓ preload
  • Hydralazine dilates arteries and ↓ afterload
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Nitroglycerin has a more prominent effect on what vasculature?

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Veins

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What is the clinical application of nitroglycerin in HF?

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Acute decompensated HF (especially when assoc. w/ MI)

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Hydralazine’s MOA is dependent on what, requires activation by, and is mediated by what receptor?

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  • Endothelium dependent
  • Requires activation of COX
  • Mediated by PGI2 receptor
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What are the clinical applications of hydralazine in HF and use in pregnancy?

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  • HF w/ reduced EF if intolerance to ACEI or ARB
  • HF w/ reduced EF in self-identified African Americans
  • Hypertensive emergency in pregnancy
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What are some of the major AE’s associated with Hydralazine?

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  • Angina pectoris
  • Flushing
  • Peripheral edema
  • Tachycardia
  • Pruritus
  • Drug-induced lupus-like syndrome
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What is the MOA of digoxin?

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Inhibition of Na+-K+ ATPase pump in myocardial cells

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What are the effects of digoxin on myocardial cells via inhibition of the Na+-K+ ATPase?

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  • Transient ↑ of intracellular Na+ which promotes Ca2+ influx leading to increased contractility (+ inotropic effect)
  • Direct suppression of AV node conduction –> ↑ effective refractory period and ↓ conduction velocity
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What is the effect of digoxin on inotropy, vagal tone, and ventricular rate?

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  • Positive inotropic effect
  • Enhanced vagal tone
  • ↓ ventricular rate to fast atrial arrhythmias
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Increased myocardial contractility produced by digoxin has what effect on cardiac output, sympathetic, and vagal tone?

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↑ cardiac output –> ↓ sympathetic tone + ↑ vagal tone

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What are the clinical applications of digoxin?

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  • Control of ventricular response rate in adults w/ chronic atrial fibrillation
  • Tx for mild-to-moderate HF in adults/kids to increase myocardial contractility
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What is the route of administration for digoxin and it’s half-life?

What is required to get beneficial effects immediately?

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  • Oral w/ t1/2 = 36-48 hrs
  • Needs a loading dose
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What are the major AE’s associated with Digoxin?

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Severe dysrhythmias

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Digoxin cardiac toxicity occurs in part because myocytes becomes overloaded with what?

How does this contribute to arrhythmias?

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  • Overloaded w/ Ca2+ and spontaneous oscillatory uptake and release from SR causes delayed afterdepolarizations and aftercontractions
  • Excess free radicals also contribute
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What are 3 hemodynamic benefits of Digoxin due to increased cardiac output?

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  • ↓ sympathetic tone
  • ↑ urine production
  • ↓ renin release
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Digoxin increases the responsiveness of the SA node to what?

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ACh

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What are the 2 most important effects of Digoxin on the AV node in regard to duration of refracory period and conduction velocity?

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  • ↑ duration of refractory period
  • ↓ conduction velocity
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The most important effect of digoxin on purkinje fibers is an increase in what?

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Automaticity

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What is the major effect of digoxin on the duration of the refractory period in ventricular myocardium?

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↓ duration of refractory period

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What are typical changes seen on an EKG with therapeutic levels of digoxin?

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  • Depression of S-T segment
  • Longer P-R interval
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Toxic effects of digoxin on A-V conduction will be seen how on an EKG?

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  • A-V dissociation
  • Lack of relationship between P and QRS complexes
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Toxic effects of digoxin on purkinje automaticity and ventricular refractory period will appear how on EKG?

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Ectopic ventricular beats

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What are some of the non-cardiac AE’s associated with Digoxin?

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  • Anorexia, N/V, salivation
  • Excessive urination
  • Fatigue
  • Visual disturbances (blurred vision, halos, and yellowish or greenish tinge to objects)
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What are 4 tx’s for digoxin toxicity?

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  • KCl
  • Lidocaine
  • Phenytoin
  • Antidigitalis Abs
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Why are digoxin drug interactions with diuretics a big deal?

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Diuretics cause hypokalemia, which leads to ↑ digoxin binding —> digoxin toxicity

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Digoxin competes with what ion for binding to Na+-K+-ATPase?

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K+

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What is the effect of ACE-I and ARBs on levels of digoxin?

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ACE-I and ARBs can ↑ plasma K+ levels —> ↓ digoxin effects

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Digoxin is used in combo w/ diuretics, β-blockers, and ACE inhibitors in what type of HF?

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LV systolic HF

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Why is digoxin especially useful in pt’s with atrial fibrillation?

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Due to prolongation of effective refractory period at AV node

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Which drugs should be used judiciously in pt’s with diastolic HF, but can also lead to what?

Which drug shows mixed evidence of benefit?

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  • Loop diuretics to tx edema
  • BUT can ↓ preload too much –> ↓CO, hypotension, and death
  • Mixed evidence with spironolactone
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Which 3 drug classes show no evidence of benefit in diastolic HF?

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  • Nitrates
  • PDE5 inhibitors
  • Digoxin
80
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What therapy needs to be initiated in pt’s with acute decompensated HF and why?

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  • Diuretic therapy
  • All pt’s with ADHF are volume overloaded, must get rid of excess volume to relieve congestion and return ventricular fiber length to more optimal range
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How do the dilatory effects of nitroprusside differ from nitroglycerin?

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  • Nitroprusside = mixed effects, dilates both arterial and venous sides
  • Nitroglycerin = preferentially venous side, decreases preload
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Pt’s with ADHF can be hypertensive, normotensive, or hypotensive; how is each treated with vasodilators/diuretics?

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  • Hypertensive = tx with diuretic + vasodilator (i.e., nitropursside or nitroglycerin)
  • Normotensive = tx with diuretic + vasodilator (i.e., nitroglycerin)
  • Hypotensive = tx with diuretic
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What is the MOA of nitroprusside?

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Forms free radical nitric oxide, which in smooth m. activates soluble guanylate cyclase to ↑ cGMP

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What are the systemic and cardiac effects of nitroprusside?

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  • Peripheral vasodilation w/ action on venous and arteriolar smooth m.
  • Reduces peripheral resistance
  • Will ↑ cardiac output by decreasing afterload
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What are 3 clinical applications of Nitroprusside?

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  1. Management of hypertensive crisis
  2. Acute decompensated HF
  3. Used for controlled hypotension to reduce bleeding during surgery
86
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One AE of nitroprusside is metabolic acidosis secondary to what?

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Cyanide toxicity

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When are inotropic agents (i.e., sympathomimetics, PDE inhibitors) indicated for HF pt’s?

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If symptomatic HYPOtension w/ end-organ dysfunction despite adequte filling pressure

88
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Before administering inotropic agents to pt with HF what should be discontinued?

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Carvedilol

89
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Dobutamine primarily affects what receptors and what is the effect on the heart?

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  • Stimulates myocardial β1 and β2 AR’s, also so α1 receptors
  • ↑ contractility and HR
  • Some vasodilation due to β2 receptor stimuation
90
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Which adrenergic receptors are activated by Dopamine in a dose dependent manner and effects on heart?

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  • Activates β1-AR’s at LOW doses = ↑ HR and contractility
  • Stimulates α-AR’s at HIGH doses
91
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Dopamine is used as an adjunct in the tx of what?

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Shock that persists after adequate fluid replacement in cases of: MI, open heart surgery, renal failure, and cardiac decompensation

92
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What is the prototypical PDE type III inhibitor used as an inotropic agent in short-term/rescue therapy?

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Milrinone

93
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The PDE inhibitor, Milrinone results in increasd levels of what?

What is the effect on the heart and systemic circulation?

Must be given via which route?

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  • ↑ cAMP —> ↑ contractility in heart + vasodilation
  • Decrease preload and afterload
  • Must be given via IV
94
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What are the clinical applications for Milrinone?

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Inotropic therapy for pt’s unresponsive to other acute HF therapies (i.e., dobutamine)

95
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What are 3 drugs classes to avoid in HF?

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  • Class I antiarrhythmics
  • CCB’s
  • NSAIDs
96
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Which drug may improve cardiac responsiveness during ADHF in a patient who was taking carvedilol/is overdosed on carvedilol?

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Milrinone

97
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What are some of the concerns with using the PDE inhibitor, Milrinone?

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Some studies show it decreases survival time

98
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Which drug classes can be used in diastolic HF if justified by sx’s?

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  • β-blockers
  • ACEI/ARBs
  • CCB’s

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