Management of heart failure Flashcards
1
Q
1st line management of heart failure?
A
ACE I + Beta blocker.
If intolerant of ACE switch to ARB.
2
Q
2nd line management of HF?
A
Add in Spironolaction, an ARB (e.g. candesartan) or hydralizine in combination with a nitrate.
3
Q
Management of heart failure mnenomic (DABS)
A
Diuretic
ACE I
Beta blocker
Sprinolacton .
4
Q
What do you used for fluid overload in heart failure?
A
Furosemide.
5
Q
What BNP makes heart failure unlikely?
A
< 100.
6
Q
If BNP raised or abnormal ECG, what investigation/
A
ECHO.
7
Q
3rd line HF?
A
Digoxin or ivarradine
8
Q
What do you give 2nd line to HF in black people?
A
Hydralazine and nitrate in combination
