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overall broad goals of using drugs to treat HF

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  1. increase contraction (b/c heart has an inability to pump)

2. decrease HR (decrease O2 demands of heart, so doesn’t have to work as hard)

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what are the 3 go to drugs for treating HF?

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  1. diuretics
  2. drugs that inhibit RAAS
  3. Beta Blockers / HCN Channel Blockers
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what is our 1st line therapy for volume overload?

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diuretics

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MOA of diuretics

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decrease blood volume = decreases preload

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what are the 3 types of diuretics for HF?

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  1. loop
  2. thiazide
  3. K+ sparing
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what drug class would be given for acute pulmonary edema from HF?

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diuretics (Loop = furosemide)

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which drug class will still be effective even with low GFR?

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loop diuretics

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MOA of loop diuretics

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inhibit reabsorption of Na and Cl @ LOOP of henle

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prototype for loop diuretics

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furosemide (Lasix)

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onset of furosemide:
PO:
IV:

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PO: 1 hour
IV: 5 mins (GET BEDPAN READY!!)

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SE of furosemide

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  • electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia esp. concerning)
  • hypotension
  • risk of digoxin toxicity + lithium toxicity
  • gout exacerbation
  • ototoxicity (too quick or too high dose)
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onset of HCTZ + how long does it last?

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2 hrs –> lasts 12 hrs

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SE of HCTZ

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  • electrolyte imbalance
  • hypotension
  • hyperglycemia
  • gout exacerbation
  • risk of lithium + digoxin toxicity
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which diuretic is contraindicated with sulfa allergies? (ex: TMP/SMX)

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thiazide

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MOA of spironolactone

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blocks aldosterone in distal tubule –> H2O loss but K+ remains

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SE of spironolactone

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  • hyperkalemia

- gynecomastia

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important teaching for pts on K+ sparing diuretics

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don’t consume salt substitutes (often contain K+)

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which diuretic is contraindicated in renal patients?

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potassium sparing (spironolactone)

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can preggos have lasix?

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NOPE

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for HF, what are the 4 types of RAAS drugs?

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  1. ACE inhibitors
  2. ARBs
  3. ARNIs
  4. Aldosterone antagonists
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blocking angiotensin leads to __________

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vasodilation + decreased Na/H2O retention

blocks angie + al

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blocking aldosterone leads to what?

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preventing Na and H2O retention

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which drugs improve functional status and prolongs life in HF?

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ACE inhibitors

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re: preload and afterload, ACE inhibitors are working on which?

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BOTH!! decreases how hard the heart has to work

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what can cause angioedema and cough with ACE inhibitor use?
increased bradykinin - inflammation (body/lungs)
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potential SE with all RAAS drugs
electrolyte imbalances
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SE of lisinopril
- dry cough - angioedema - hypotension - hyperkalemia
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which RAAS drugs can we use in pregnancy?
*trick question*.... NONE!
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you're doing great :)
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hi you!
you're gonna rock this test :) keep it positive!
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will we still give someone ACE inhibitors if they have hypotension?
yes b/c they're so helpful; but in SMALL doses
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between ACE inhibitors + ARBs, which one decreases cardiac remodeling?
ACE inhibitors *GoLd StaR*
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prototype for ARB used for HF
valsartan (Diovan)
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SE of valsartan
- cough - angioedema - hyperkalemia * all much less of a problem compared to ACEs*
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what is neprolysin
enzyme that blocks breakdown of natriuretic peptide - they tell your body to get rid of fluid "body's internal/natural diuretic"
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MOA of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)
inhibiting neprilysin --> increases natriuretic peptides --> tells body to get rid of fluid + ARB action
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prototype of ARNI
sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto)
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SE of sacubitril/valsartan
- angioedema - cough - dizziness - renal failure *since contains "sartan," SE are similar*
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what is the important thing to know re: ARNIs + ACEs?
MUST be off ACE inhibitor for 36 hours before starting ARNI ("wash out" period)
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what is the prototype for the aldosterone receptor blockers (for HF)?
spironolactone (blocking aldosterone)
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SE of spironolactone
- hyperkalemia | - gynecomastia
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what are the two classes of beta blockers?
``` cardio selective (B1) non-selective (B1 + B2) ```
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MOA of beta blockers
1. decrease HR 2. decrease conduction 3. decrease contractility =decreases work on heart
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is it OK to use BB on HF patients? why or why not?
research has shown it's OK if done properly - SNS effect on heart is reduced, but that is a chance it could make it worse. use with caution.
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what are the 3 BB approved for HF?
1. carvedilol 2. metoprolol XL (succinate) 3. bisoprolol
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what combo drug therapy is common for HF patients?
BB low dose + ACE + diuretic HF = BAD!!!!
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what will we see regarding dosing with BB and HF patients?
BABY DOSES (1/10 or 1/20) + double q2 weeks until normal
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SE of metoprolol XL
- bradycardia - decreased CO (watch for worsening HF) - AV heart block - fatigue, drowsy, dizzy, depression (slooowwwwed down)
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if Beta Blocker stopped suddenly what could happen?
rebound cardiac excitation | --> MI or angina risk
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major patient teaching re: beta blockers + patients with DM
can mask s+s of hypoglycemia; monitor BG closely
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prototype of HCN Channel blockers
ivabradine | brady = bradine
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MOA of ivabradine
slows HR (reduces conduction)
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with HF patients, what is HR goal?
50-60bpm
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HCN channel blockers may be used with HF patients if HR is ______
>70bpm
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SE of ivabradine
- bradycardia - HTN - afib - luminous phenomena (enhanced brightness)
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patient teaching for ivabradine
1. visual changes - transient + will disappear | 2. how to check radial pulse - report brady or irregular
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prototype for cardiac glycosides
digoxin (Lanoxin)
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MOA of digoxin
- decrease HR | - increase force of contraction (positive ionotrope)
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what is the therapeutic range of digoxin? ***KNOW THIS***
(0.5-0.8ng/ml) NARROW therapeutic range
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describe digitalization
half life is 1.5 days, so we will give pt loading doses to get to therapeutic quicker, then move to routine dosing
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what is routine digoxin dosing?
0.125-0.25mg
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what can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity?
HYPOkalemia (K+ competes with digoxin at pump)
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AE of digoxin
fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, dysrhythmias, AV block, bradycardia (b/c slowing down HR)
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what is 1st sign of digoxin toxicity?
GI (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fatigue) *will make the toxicity worse b/c dehydration*
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what is late sign of digoxin toxicity?
visual disturbances (yellow-green halos, blurring)
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antidote for digoxin toxicity
digoxin immune fab (Digibind) *EXPENSIVE!!!*
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What drug-drug and drug-food interactions exist with digoxin?
fiber, antacids, CCB + BB - increase risk of AV heart block diuretics b/c of hypokalemia --> dig tox
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if patient can't take ACE or ARB, what might they be prescribed?
direct vasodilator (we wouldn't go for ARNI b/c it has an ARB in it)
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prototype for direct vasodilator (for HF) (combo)
1. isosorbide dinitrate + hydralazine
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re: direct vasodilators, what is the MOA of isosorbide dinitrate?
relaxation of VENOUS smooth muscle
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re: direct vasodilators, what is the MOA of hydralazine?
dilation of ARTERIOLES
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SE of isosorbide dinitrate + hydralazine
- orthostatic hypotension - reflex tachycardia (compensation) - SLE syndrome (b/c of hydralazine)
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