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Hypertension + Heart Failure Flashcards

1
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List 5 types of drugs used to treat hypertension

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  • ACE inhibitors (ACEi)
  • Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
  • Diuretics
  • Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
  • Other agents used to treat ‘resistant hypertension’
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Where is the enzyme ACE found?

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Luminal surface of capillary endothelial cells, predominantly in the lung

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Angiotensin II acts through AT1 and AT2 receptors.

List 3 actions via AT1

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  • Stimulation of Aldosterone production
  • Vasoconstriction
  • ADH release

(Sometimes, AT2 receptor effects oppose AT1 effects)

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How can Angiotensin II be produced from Angiotensin I independently of ACE?

Give 2 examples of ACE Inhibitors

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Via Chymases

  • Lisinopril
  • Ramipril
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List 5 ADRs of using ACE Inhibitors

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  • Dry cough
  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Hypotension
  • Renal failure (including Renal Artery Stenosis)
  • Angio-oedema (More common in Afro-Caribbeans)
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6
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List 4 contra-indications for using ACE Inhibitors

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  • Renal artery stenosis
  • Pregnancy
  • AKI (CKD) too
  • Angio-oedema
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7
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Give examples of 2 ARBs

Where do ARBs work?

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  • Losartan
  • Candesartan

At AT1 receptors

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Give 3 ADRs of ARBs

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  • Hypotension
  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Renal failure
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Why are ARBs more effective than ACE Inhibitors at inhibiting Ang-II mediated vasoconstriction?

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Ang-II can still be made from Ang-I by Chymases

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List 3 contra-indications for using ARBs

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  • Renal artery stenosis
  • AKI (CKD too)
  • Pregnancy
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Why don’t ARBs cause angio-oedema?

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No buildup of Bradykinin (a substrate of ACE), which causes a dry cough and angio-oedema

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How do CCBs work?

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  • Bind to Alpha-subunit of L-Type Calcium Channel (LTCC), reducing cellular Ca entry
  • The different types of CCB have higher selectivity for either vascular smooth muscle or myocardium

(LTCCs are a type of VOCC)

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What are the 3 types of CCBs?

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  • Dihydropyridines

Non-dihydropyridines;

  • Phenylalkylamines
  • Benzothiazapines
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14
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List some features of Dihydropyridine CCBs

Give 3 examples

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  • Selective for peripheral vasculature
  • Little Chronotropic or Inotropic effect
  • Amlodipine (Most common)
  • Nifedipine
  • Nimodipine
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List features of Phenylalkylamine CCBs

Give an example

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  • Less peripheral selectivity
  • Depresses SA node and slows AV conduction-> Negative Inotropy
  • Verapamil
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How do Benzothiazapine CCBs compare to Phenylalkylamines and Dihydropyridines

Give an example of a Benzothiazapine

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Sit in the middle;

  • Some action on peripheral vasculature
  • Some action on SA and AV nodes
  • Diltiazem
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What drugs are the Primary anti-hypertensive agent in patients with low renin?

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CCBs, as ARBs and ACEi are not likely to be very useful

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Which Dihydropyridine CCB has selectivity for cerebral vasculature?

When can this be useful clinically?

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  • Nimodipine

- Useful for ischaemic effects of subarachnoid haemorrhage

19
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List 4 ADRs of Dihydropyridine CCBs

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  • Ankle swelling
  • Flushing
  • Headaches (All due to vasodilation)
  • Palpitations (compensatory tachycardia)
20
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List 2 contra-indications of Dihydropyridine CCBs

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  • Aortic stenosis

- Unstable angina

21
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How does Amlodipine interact with Simvastatin?

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Can maintain plasma levels of Simvastatin-> Increased statin effect

22
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Phenylalkylamine CCBs can be used for Arrythmia, Angina and Hypertension.

What are 3 side effects?

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  • Constipation
  • Heart block and cardiac failure
  • Bradycardia, if given by IV
23
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List 2 contra-indications of Phenylalkylamine CCBs

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  • Poor LV function

- AV node delay

24
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List 6 ADRs of Thiazide thiazide-like diuretics

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  • Hypokalaemia
  • Hyperuricaema, can-> Gout
  • Arrhythmia
  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Small increases in TAG and Cholesterol levels
  • Hyponatraemia (not really a long term issue)
25
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List 3 contra-indications of thiazide diuretics

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  • Gout
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Hyponatraemia
26
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Step 1 in treating primary hypertension in what 2 groups involves use of CCBs

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  • Age >55

- Blacks (less likely to have high renin)

27
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Why are ARBs and ACEi good for treating Type 2 diabetic nephropathy or Proteinuria?

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“Two pronged approach”:

  • Reduced peripheral resistance= Reduced BP
  • Dilation of efferent arteriole= Reduced intraglomerular pressure
28
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Suggest 3 drugs used to treat Resistant hypertension

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  • Spironolactone
  • Alpha blockers
  • Beta blockers

(Consider the blockers if K+ is already high)

29
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What are 2 ADRs and contra-indications for Spironolactone

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Side effects;

  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Gynaecomastia, Impotence, Menstrual irregularities (Androgenic properties)

Contra-indications;

  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Addision’s
30
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How do Beta blockers work?

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Decrease sympathetic tone by;

  • Blocking NA
  • Reducing myocardial contraction-> Reduced CO
  • Also decreases renin secretion
31
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List 3 Beta blockers

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  • Labetalol (Pregnant hypertensive emergency)
  • Bisoprolol
  • Metoprolol
32
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List 5 ADRs of beta blockers

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  • Bronchospasm
  • Heart block
  • Raynaud’s (cold hands)
  • Lethargy
  • Impotence
33
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List 2 contraindications of beta blockers

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  • Asthma (COPD too)

- Hepatic failure

34
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Describe the interactions between beta blockers and Verapamil (Phenylalkylamine) and Diltiazem (Benzothiazapine)

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Can cause asystole

35
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Name an Alpha blocker

How do these work?

(Safe relatively in renal disease)

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  • Doxazosin

- Selectivity to Alpha 1 receptors, so reduce peripheral resistance

36
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Alpha blockers also act on the urinary tract at the bladder neck and prostate.

Which one is used to treat BPH?

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Tamsulosin

37
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List 5 ADRs of Alpha blockers

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  • Postural hypotension (Contraindications)
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
38
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Describe the interaction between Alpha blockers and Dihydropyridine CCBs (Amlodipine)

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Can cause Oedema

39
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List 4 factors that affect CO

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  • Heart rate
  • Contractility
  • Preload
  • Afterload
40
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Suggest 2 non-pharmacological managements of heart failure

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  • reduced salt intake

- liquid reduction

41
Q

What 5 drug types are used in treating Heart Failure?

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  • ARBs
  • ACEi
  • Diuretics
  • Beta blockers
  • Spironolactone
42
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What drugs are usually used to treat HF with reduced EF?

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  • Diuretics
  • ACEi/ ARB + Beta Blocker
  • can give Spironolactone as well
43
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Are NSAIDs and ACEi contra-indicated?

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Yes, can lead to nephrotoxicity

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