TOPIC18: acute heart failure ( medical treatment) Flashcards

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treating stable compensated CHF

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1) Vasodilators (nitrates)
2) Loop diuretics eg furosemide (act on the ascending loop of henle)
3) positive inotropes in case of hypoperfusion (dobutamin, NE, DA,EPI, Phenylephrine)
4) ACEi
5) beta blockers

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treating cardiogenic shock

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1) fluid
2) inotropes (dobutamin, NE, DA,EPI, Phenylephrine) /vasopressors
3) intubation, mechanical ventillation
4) IABP (intra aortic balloon pump)

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treating pulmonary edema

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1) morphine
2) loop diuretics eg furosemide
3) vasodilators if HTN
4) inotropes if hypoperfusion (dobutamin, NE, DA,EPI, Phenylephrine)

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treating isolated right HF

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fluids and inotropes (dobutamin, NE, DA,EPI, Phenylephrine)

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treating ACS

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revascularization/ reperfusion- PCI, CABG, thrombolysis

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