CV Drugs- ACE Inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers, Vasodilators Flashcards
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concerns with antihypertensives and anesthesia- interference with the sympathetic nervous system’s activity resulting in
orthostatic hypotension related to hypovolemia, position change, or decreased venous return (PPV)
concerns with antihypertensives and anesthesia- possible depletion of
norepinephrine stores- minimal response to indirect sympathomimetics
concerns with antihypertensives and anesthesia- exaggerated response to
direct sympathomimetics- due to no counter- balancing beta 2 activity
beta-blockers may improve
the outcome of patients with HTN
other than __, HTN medication should be continued even on the morning of surgery- fewer alteration in BP and HR, fewer arrhythmias
diuretics
antihypertensives drug classes
- beta-adrenergic blockers- negative chronotropic, inotropic
- combined alpha1 and beta-adrenergic blocker (labetolol)- negative inotropic, chronotropic, vasodilation; not as potent as beta-blockers or phentolamine
- alpha 1-adrenergic blocker (prazosin, phentolamine)- vasodilation
- centrally acting alpha 2-adrenergic agonist (clonidine, dex)- decrease sympathetic outflow
ACEi MOA
- inhibit the ACE in both the plasma and in the vascular endothelium
- block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
- prevent the vasoconstriction from angiotensin II and the stimulation of the SNS
- decrease aldosterone-decreased Na and water retention (however, increased K)
ACEi advantage
minimal side effects compared to beta-blockers, diuretics
ACEi indications
- HTN (in diabetes)
- CHF
- mitral regurgitation (F, F, V)
- development of CHF (regression of LVH)
ACEi contraindications
patients with renal artery stenosis (their renal perfusion is highly dependent on angiotensin II)
ACEi benefit
minimal side effects
most common side effects
cough, upper respiratory congestion, rhinorrhea, allergic-like symptoms (potentiation of kinins and inhibition of breakdown of bradykinins)
ACEi angioedema
potentially life-threatening (epi 0.30-0.5 ml of 1:1,000 dilution)
ACEi hyperkalemia
due to decreased production of aldosterone (especially CHF with renal insufficiency)
ACEi angioedema may occur
unexpectedly after prolonged drug use
ACEi hereditary angioedema is due to
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
ACEi induced angioedema is due to
increased availability of bradykinin because bradykinin catabolism is blocked
how is angioedema treated?
- epi (catecholamines, antihistamines, and antifibrinolytics may be ineffective in acute episodes)
- tranexamic acid or aprotinin- inhibits plasmin activation
- Icatibant- a synthetic bradykinin receptor antagonist
- FFP- 2-4 units- to replace the deficient enzyme
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- causes
decreased SVR- especially in renal
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- __, __ not effected
CO, HR
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- __ reduced
baroreceptor sensitivity (HR does not increase with decreased BP)
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- may cause
hyperkalemia (related to blocking of aldosterone release)
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- onset
15 min
ACEi- captopril (Capoten)- duration
6-10 hours