Heart Failure Flashcards
1
Q
what is first line treatment for HF?
A
ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker
2
Q
what is second line treatment for heart failure?
A
aldosterone antagonist, angiotensin II receptor blocker or a hydralazine plus a nitrate
3
Q
what should be considered if symptoms of HF persist after first adn second line therapy?
A
cardiac resyncrhonisation therapy or digoxin
4
Q
loop diuretics don’t reduce mortality for HF patients so why might they be used?
A
symptom management
