General Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
When are beta blockers contraindicated?
A
acute heart failure cardiogenic shock bradycardia heart block asthma
2
Q
Give examples of Low-molecular-weight heparin
A
dalteparin
enoxaparin
3
Q
What do Nitrates treat and how?
A
One thing they treat is angina
They do this by dilation
4
Q
What is bivalirudin?
A
an antithrombin
5
Q
What is cardiogenic shock?
A
hypotension, cold peripheries, oliguria
a state of inadequate tissue perfusion primarily due to cardiac dysfunction. It may occur suddenly, or after progressively worsening heart failure.
(it has a high mortality)
