17. Emod HF

Question 1

Drug for symptomatic relief in pts w HF and fluid overload?

Answer 1

diuretics

Question 2

drug combo for HF pts with low EF?

Answer 2

ß-blocker (start at low dose) + ACE inhibitor

Question 3

drug for HF pts who remain symptomatic while on ACE inhibitors and diuretics?
other time drug should be used?

Answer 3

Digoxin

- also used in HF pts in atrial fibrillation

Question 4

hw to treat HFpEF?

Answer 4

diuretics and tx comorbidities