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Hypertension and HF Flashcards

1
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Name two ACE inhibitors

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Lisinopril

Ramipril

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What is the mechanism of action of ACEi?

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  • Blocks AngII and therefore, lack of vasoconstriction of the EA. GFR not maintained and decreases.
  • Lack of ADH production so less water reabsorbed.
  • Lack of aldosterone production so less K+ secreted and less Na+ reabsorbed at the collecting ducts.
  • decreased sympathetic output = decreased chronotropy and inotropy of heart. Decreased renin release.
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Common side effects of ACEi

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  • ACE inhibited therefore bradykinin is not broken down into peptide fragments: dry cough and angioedema (bradykinin is a vasodilator so increased hydrostatic pressure)
  • Renal failure as GFR low and cannot be maintained
  • Hypotension from vasodilation
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4
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Avoid the use of ACEi in:

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  • Renal artery stenosis (GFR is already decreased)
  • AKD (decreased perfusion)
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding (ACEi are teratogenic)
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Drugs to avoid with ACEi

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  • K+ sparing diuretics = hyperkalaemia and bradycardia/ asystole.
  • NSAIDs = block prostaglandins resulting in vasoconstriction of AA so decreased GFR. Extreme GFR decrease leads to decreased perfusion and pre-renal AKD.
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In which patients is ACEi used as first line treatment?

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  • Hypertension with type II diabetes

- Hypertension without type II diabetes and is < 55 yrs old and not of African descent.

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What added benefit does ACEi provide in those with type II diabetes?

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  • Two pronged approach. ACEi causes vasodilation of the EA and also decreases BP resulting in a reduced intraglomerular pressure which is good for patients with type II diabetes as it can cause nephrotic syndrome (diabetic nephropathy) and CKD with proteinuria.
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Name two AngII receptor blockers

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Losartan

Candesartan

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What is the mechanism of action of ARBs?

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  • Block AT1 receptor (has vasoconstrictive effects).
  • Lack of vasoconstriction of VSM, heart and kidney.
  • Same effects are ACEi.
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Are the side effects caused by presence of bradykinin experienced?

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No. ACE is not being affected and so bradykinin will be broken down into its peptide fragments. No dry cough or angioedema.

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Drugs to avoid when using ARBs: contraindications

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  • K+ sparing diuretics

- NSAIDs

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Avoid ARB usage in:

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  • Renal failure patients - AKD
  • Renal artery stenosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
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13
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Name drugs in the CCB class

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  • Divided into two classes:
  • Dihydropyridines: amlodipine, nimodipine, nifedipine
  • Non-dihydropyridines: phenylalkylamines (Verapamil), benzothiazapines (diltiazem)
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Mechanism of action of dihydropyridines.

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  • Acts in peripheral vasculature and causes vasodilation.

- Decreased TPR and so CO increases to counteract this - patient becomes tachycardic.

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Side effects of dihydropyridines

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  • Ankle swelling
  • Palpitations (from compensatory tachycardia)
  • Flushing
  • Headaches
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Avoid CCBs Dihydropyridines in patients with:

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  • Unstable angina due to risk of arrhythmia; patient is already tachycardic.
  • Severe aortic stenosis - CO is already decreased so decreased BP - exacerbated by CCBs = hypotension risk.
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Contraindications of CCBs:

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  • Amlodipine is metabolised by CYP3A4 and this is inhibited by Statins. Avoid statins.
  • Avoid other antihypertensive drugs (ACEi, BB, ARBs etc)
18
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For which patients is CCB used as a first line treatment?

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  • Hypertension without type II diabetes in patients > 55 yrs and those of African Caribbean descent (have low renin levels naturally).
19
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Mechanism of action of phenylalkylamines.

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  • Act on the myocardium causing decreased SAN and AVN conduction. Therefore, AV conduction decreases and you have negative chronotropy and inotropy of the heart.
  • Prolonged AP and effective refractory period.
  • Used for SVT rate control.
20
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Mechanism of action of benzothiazapines

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  • Acts on both peripheral vasculature and myocardium
21
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Contraindications of non-dihydropyridines CCBs :

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  • Beta blockers = also causes a decreased chronotropy and inotropy increasing risk of asystole.
22
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What are the main diuretics used in hypertension?

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  • Thiazides or thiazide like diuretics
23
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Mechanism of action of Thiazides

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  • Acts on the DCT and blocks NCCT (sodium-chloride co-transporter). Decreases sodium reabsorption from the lumen so intracellular [Na] is low. This causes up-regulation of the Na+/Ca2+ channel on the basolateral membrane so increased Ca2+ reabsorption occurs.
  • Increases uric acid reabsorption.
  • ENAC unregulated at the DCT distally and collecting duct so more K+ removed from blood.
24
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Side effects of thiazides:

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  • Hypokalaemia = VF and arrhythmia risk
  • Hyponatraemia
  • Hyperuricaemia = Gout
  • Hypercalcaemia
25
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Contraindications of thiazide diuretics:

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  • NSAIDs = both are nephrotoxic

- Hypokalaemic drugs

26
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Name drugs in Beta Blocker class.

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  • Metoprolol
  • Bisoprolol
  • Labetalol
27
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Mechanism of action of Beta blockers

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  • blocks the B1 receptor at the SAN.
  • Decreases slope of pacemaker potential in SAN. Decreased AV conduction so decreased supraventricular tachycardia.
  • Decreased chronotropy and inotropic effect - low HR and BP.
28
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Contraindications of BB:

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  • Non-dihydropyridines CCBs as they also cause decreased chronotropy and inotropy of the heart, as well as SAN conduction to decrease.
  • Risk of asystole.
29
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At what stage are beta blockers used as part of treatment for hypertension in both emergency and non-emergency situations?

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  • Emergency IV antihypertensive

- Step 4 hypertension is resistant hypertension - treat using spironolactone, alpha and beta blockers.

30
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Name a drug in the alpha blocker class

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  • Doxazosin
31
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Mechanism of action of alpha blockers

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  • Decreases TPR as it blocks alpha 1 receptor in the peripheral vasculature, causing vasodilation.
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32
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In which patients should you avoid using AB:

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  • Postural hypotensive patients
33
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Contraindications of alpha blockers:

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  • Dihydropyridines as they cause vasodilation of peripheral vasculature too = excessive hypotension risk.
  • Risk of oedema with these drugs too
34
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What are the four treatments for heart failure?

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1) Diuretics such as furosemide = for SYMPTOM RELIEF ONLY
2) ACEi
3) BB
4) ARBs if intolerant to ACEi.

35
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What effect do the ACEi, BB and ARBs have on treating heart failure?

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  • They decreases the preload and afterload, treating the natural body’s neurohormonal pathway that exacerbates HF.
36
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What is the treatment for MI?

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  • Aspirin
  • ACEi
  • BB
  • Statins

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