Heart Failure Drugs

Question 1

After ACEi and beta blocker and psironolactone, what do you give for uncontrolled hypertension with Afro-Carribean descent?

Answer 1

Hydralazine and nitrate

Question 2

After ACEi and beta blocker, what do you give for uncontrolled hypertension with ejection fraction less than 35%

Answer 2

Replace ACE inhibitor with sacubitril valsartan

Question 3

After ACEi and beta blocker and spironolactone, what do you give for uncontrolled hypertension with sinus rhythm over 75 and ejection fraction less than 35%?

Answer 3

Ivabradine

Question 4

After ACEi and beta blocker and spironolactone , what do you give for uncontrolled hypertension with ejection fraction over 38% descent?

Answer 4

SGLT2 inhibitor

Question 5

What is LHF symptoms?

Answer 5

Bibasal crckles
Pink frothy sputum
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
Orthopnea
SOB on exertion

Question 6

What is RHF symptoms?

Answer 6

Raised JVP
Pitting peripheral oedema (ankle to thighs to sacrum)
Tender smooth hepatomegaly
Ascites
Transudative pleural effusions (typically bilaterally

Question 7

What is t he side effect of GTN?

Answer 7

Tachycardia
Headache
Dizziness
Hypotension

Question 8

Which drug causes peripheral coldness?

Answer 8

Beta blockers