Cardiology — Flashcards

Which anticoagulant is best for mechanical heart valves?

What antihypertensive is given to patients < 55? _____

What initial investigation is done for chronic heart failure?\n_____

What is the pharmacotherapy management for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)? _____

O/E of chronic heart failure is _____, S3 or S4 gallop, & jugular venous distension

Hint: lung auscultation

HF reduced ejection fraction: LVEF ≤ _____%

What is the pharmacotherapy management for heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF)? _____

ECG for heart failure may show _____

Reducing _____ intake decreases ↓ blood pressure

Hint: dietary

What is the only curative management of heart failure? _____