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ACE Inhibitor suffix and prototype

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-prils

Captopril and Lisonopril

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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) suffix

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-sartans

Losartan and Valsartan

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Briefly describe the symptoms of Left-sided HF

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Pulmonary edema
Right-sided HF
Ascites
Edema
Orthopnea and PND
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Systolic vs. Diastolic Dysfunction

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Systolic (HFref): dilated chambers and weak musculature

Diastolic (HFpef): hypertrophied chambers with decreased filling ability

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Ischemia in the presence of Diastolic HF that raises LA pressure can lead to what?

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“Flash” pulmonary edema

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LaPlace’s Law in a nutshell

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  1. Increased wall Thickness decreases wall stress (seen in HFpef)
  2. Increased radius of the chamber (HFref) decreases pressure but increases wall stress.
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What happens when an MI causes fibrosis?

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Spherical ventricular dilation and increased interstitial collagen deposition between myocytes.

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Why does remodeling of the heart in response to low CO not solve the issue?

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It can never keep up, so the cycle repeats which causes more damage than good

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3 pharmacological ways to prevent deterioration of Cardiac function

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  1. ACEi/ARBs
  2. BB
  3. Aldosterone Antagonist (Spironolactone)
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Summary of the RAAS

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  1. JG cells sense drop in BP and secrete Renin (or Macula Densa sense drop in salt content)
  2. Renin activates Angiotensin I
  3. Angio I converted to Angio II by ACE in lungs
  4. Angio II promotes Aldosterone release, vasoconstriction, and cardiac remodeling
  5. Aldosterone causes resorption of Na+ and secretion of K+
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Name the drug classes that block each sequential step of the RAAS

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  1. Aliskiren blocks Renin
  2. ACEi block Angio I to Angio II
  3. ARBs block Angio II at AT1 receptors
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Why is a side effect of ACEi a cough?

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ACE is used to deactivate bradykinin.

Bradykinin causes Vasodilation, Decreased GFR, and Cough

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Main results from ACEi

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  1. Decreased after load (vasodilation)
  2. Decreased preload secondary to decreased Aldosterone (decreased volume)
  3. Decreased Mitogen activity in the heart
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What would you find on blood test of a person taking Captopril (renin, angiotensin, aldosterone)

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  1. Increased Renin (feedback)
  2. Decreased Aldosterone (downstream)
  3. Increased Angio I
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Captopril profile

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ACEi
Lowers BP in HFref
Also used in Diabetic Nephropathy
Side effects: Cough and angioedema

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2 additional ACEi that are widely used because of a long half life

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  1. Benazepril

2. Lisonopril

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Losartan Profile

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ARB (AT1 1000x greater affinity)
NO increased bradykinin (no cough)
Treats HTN alone or in combo with AntiHypertensives
Treats CKD as well

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Why use Valsartan over Losartan?

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Valsartan is not a prodrug, so does not need to be activated.
Excreted in the poo so no need for good liver or kidney function

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Patient presents with LV systolic failure (aka HFref) what do you prescribe?

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ACEi or ARB

Beta blocker

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5 contraindications for ACEi or ARB

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  1. Intolerant
  2. Pregnancy
  3. Hypotension
  4. Increased Creatinine
  5. Hyperkalemia
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Action of ANP and BNP

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Increase GFR
decrease renin, aldosterone, and ADH.
Promotes diuresis and natriuresis

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Sacubitril

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Endopeptidase Inhibitor

prevents the breakdown of BNP and ANP

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3 Beta blockers that are beneficial in HF

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Metoprolol
Bisoprolol
Carvedilol

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Carvedilol profile

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Nonselective a/B blocker (B>a)
Treats previous MI or ACS and HFref
Side effects: SOB, weight gain, pain, swelling

Prevents down-regulation of B1 receptors due to increased sympathetic tone. Keeps heart responsive

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When is labetalol used?
Hypertensive emergencies
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What is the number one black box warning with Beta blockers?
Do NOT abruptly withdraw because the body will be sensitized to SNS stimulation
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Ivabradine
Inhibits funny Na+ channels in nodal tissue to prolong diastole and slow HR (increase filling time) Treat HFref with a HR>70bpm who are: 1. maximally dosed beta blockers 2. contraindicated for beta blockers
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Spironolactone profile
Competitive Aldosterone Antagonist HFref K+ sparing diuretic that acts at the collecting duct (counteracts K+ losing diuretics) Reduces aldosterone-mediated fibrosis
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Common reasons for diuretics
1. Primary HTN | 2. Edema: CHF, Liver failure, Kidney Failure
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2 classes of Diuretics
1. K+ sparing: Collecting duct - Triamterene - Amiloride - Spironolactone 2. K+ losing: Proximal to CD - Thiazides - Loop Diuretics - CAi - Osmotic diuretics
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Cardiac abnormalities caused by Hyperkalemia
1. Increased membrane potential closer to threshold 2. Arrhythmias (tall T's, prolonged PR, Widened QRS) 3. In nodal tissue, hyperkalemia increases activity of K+ channels and actually causes HYPERpolarization leading to Bradycardia Just remember: wanna stop the heart? Give K+!
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Cardiac abnormalities caused by hypokalemia
1. Hyperpolarization 2. prolonged QT 3. Tall U waves 4. VT and VF
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Which diuretic is the cannon and causes the most diuresis?
Loop Diuretics- Furosemide (Lasix)
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Furosemide profile
Blocks Na/K/2Cl cotransporter in the thick ascending loop. Used to manage volume overload in HF (decreases preload) Side effects: Ototoxicity, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypochloremic alkalosis
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What loop diuretic can be given in place of Furosemide in a person with a sulfa allergy?
Ethacrynic Acid
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What other ions does Furosemide also cause to be lost in the urine?
Ca2+ and Mg2+ | Without a negative potential across the membrane caused by K+ resorption, there is no drive for Ca or Mg absorption
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Order of diuretic usage in HF
1. Loop Diuretic 2. K+ sparing if needed 3. Thiazide last
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HCTZ profile
K+ losing diuretic that inhibits the NaCl cotransporter in the distal convoluted tubule. Treats HTN
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Vasodilators used in chronic HF
1. Isosorbide Dinitrate (venous) | 2. Hydralazine (arterial)
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Hydralazine profile
Directly vasodilators arterioles (decreased TPR) Treats HTN, hypertensive emergency in pregnancy Off-label use: HFref Side effects: Pruritus, rash, urticaria
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Nitroglycerin profile
NO producer that increases cGMP and dephosphorylates MLC to cause vasodilation (mainly venous) Uses: Angina Pectoris, acute decompensated HF
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Digoxin
Inhibits Na-K ATPase in myocardium Increases contractility by promoting Ca2+ influx Suppresses nodal tissue to prolong AP Uses: Controls Ventricular rate in Afib and treats HF
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Hemodynamic effects of Digoxin
Decreased SNS tone Increased Urine Decreased Renin
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Electrophysiologic effects of Digoxin
1. Increased automaticity of Purkinje's 2. Increased AV refractory period (decreased conduction velocity) 3. Decreased Ventricular refractory Can cause a form of 3rd degreee HB where atria are uncoupled from Ventricles
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Noncardiac side effects of Digoxin
Visual disturbances (halos, yellow/green tinge)
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Main drug interaction with Digoxin
K+ losing diuretics can cause hypokalemia and enhance effects of Digoxin to a toxic amount
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ACC/AHA Stages of HF
A- At risk without structural disease or symptoms B- Structural disease without symptoms C- Structural Dz with symptoms D- Advanced structural Dz with marked symptoms
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Stage A HF Therapy
Lifestyle mods | ACEi or ARB +/- Statins
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Stage B HF Therapy
ACEi/ARB | Beta Blockers
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Guidelines for treatment of HFref Stage C
ACEi/ARB or ARNI (Sacubitril + Valsartan) Beta Blockers Aldosterone Antagonist
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Guidelines for treatment of HFpef
Direct therapy at symptoms and associated conditions Edema- Loop diuretics B blockers, ACEi/ARBs, CCB's as needed NO evidence for: Nitrates, PDE5i, digoxin
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Studies to obtain in Acute Decompensated HF
ECG CXR CBC with Troponins ECHO
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ADHF patients are all volume overloaded. What is the correct therapy to initiate?
Diuretics. Get out the urine cannons Can also give Nitrates to decrease preload if not hypotensive
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Patient presents to ED with decompensated HF and hypotension with evidence of end-organ damage. In addition to diuretics, what else could be warranted?
Sympathomimetics- Dobutamine and Dopamine Make sure you discontinue any Beta blockers slowly Also PDEIII inhibitor (Milrinone) which increases cAMP

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