Drugs Used in Congestive Heart Failure: (Hand Written Notes)
Complete handwritten notes on CHF medications including:
- ACE inhibitors and ARBs
- Beta-blockers
- Diuretics
- Digitalis glycosides
- Vasodilators
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Comprehensive Pharmacology of CHF Drugs
Congestive heart failure (CHF) management requires a multifaceted pharmacological approach. These notes cover essential drug classes used in CHF treatment.
Major Drug Classes
- RAAS Inhibitors:
- ACE inhibitors (Enalapril, Lisinopril)
- ARBs (Losartan, Valsartan)
- ARNI (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
- Beta-blockers:
- Carvedilol
- Metoprolol succinate
- Bisoprolol
- Diuretics:
- Loop diuretics (Furosemide)
- Thiazides (Hydrochlorothiazide)
Mechanisms of Action
- Reduction of preload and afterload
- Improvement of cardiac contractility
- Neurohormonal modulation
- Reverse cardiac remodeling
Clinical Applications
- Systolic vs diastolic heart failure management
- Acute decompensation treatment
- Chronic maintenance therapy
- Palliative care approaches
Special Features Included
- Drug dosing algorithms
- Monitoring parameters
- Drug interaction charts
- Clinical trial summaries
Recent Advances
- Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors
- Ivabradine for heart rate control
- SGLT2 inhibitors in CHF
- Vericiguat (sGC stimulator)
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