Physiology

Question 0

Standard therapy of congestive HF? (6)

Answer 0

1. Ace inhibitors plus diuretics
2. If no ACEi, (cough) use ARBs
3. If no ARBs (renal impaired), use hydralazone and isosorbide dinitrate
4. If stable patient, b blocker should be added
5. Advanced HF, add aldosterone antagonist
6. Persistent symptoms? Digoxin a

Question 1

What are 5 key components that contribute to atherosclerotic inflammatory processes?

Answer 1

1. Endothelial dysfunction
2. Accumulation of lipids within intima
3. Recruitment of leucocytes and smooth muscle cells to the vessel wall
4. Formation of foam cells
5. Deposition of ECM

Question 2

Most effective anti arrhythmic drug with least side effects?

Answer 2

Amiodarone