Cardiology — Flashcards

Advise patients with vasovagal syncope to avoid _____, consume more water (2-3L), & consume more salt (6-9g)

HF preserved ejection fraction: LVEF ≥ _____%

SGLT2 inhibitors are used in heart failure with _____

NT-pro-BNP > _____ ng/L → Urgent referral for specialist assessment & transthoracic echocardiogram within 2 weeks

What is the pharmacotherapy management for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)? _____

Hypertensive patients on ACEi/ARBs who are uncontrolled → _____

Hint: next step

What is the only curative management of heart failure? _____

Which heart failure drugs improve prognosis (↓ morbidity, mortality, & hospitilization rates)? _____

HF mildly reduced ejection fraction: LVEF _____-49%

_____ are used in the management of heart failure to terminate tachyarrhythmias promptly