NURSING 3118 - DRUGS FOR HEART FAILURE. SUMMARY.
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Diseases associated with heart failure Mitral stenosis-Restricts blood flow Myocardial infarction-Damaged muscle Chronic hypertension-Increased pressure Coronary artery disease-B... uild up of plaque in arteries Diabetes mellitus-Often leads to CHD THERE IS NO CURE, only prevention and slowing of progression Left Sided Heart Failure Blood accumulates in left ventricle Left ventricle thickens and enlarges: hypertrophy Blood backs up into lungs Cough and shortness of breath results Right sided heart failure Blood backs up into veins Causes peripheral edema and engorgement Less common than left sided HF Drugs for Heart Failure 6 categories 1. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and angiotensinreceptor blockers Lisinopril (Prinvil, Zestril) 2. Diuretics Furosemide (lasix) 3. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers Metoprolol (lopressor) [Show More]
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