Diuretics
This loop diuretic is often used in acute heart failure.
What is furosemide (Lasix)?
Used to lower the risks of heart disease.
What are Statins?
This calcium channel blocker is used for rate control in AFIB.
What is diltiazem?
This beta blocker is commonly used after an MI to reduce workload.
What is metoprolol?
What does CAD stand for and one common medication used to treat it.
What is coronary artery disease and lisinopril?
Potassium-sparing diuretic often used in CHF and cirrhosis. Can treat HTN, low potassium, and fluid retention.
What is spironolactone?
This medication can be added to statins for further LDL reduction.
What is Ezetimibe?
Peripheral edema is a side effect of what?
What is calcium channel blockers?
This slows down your heart rate and relax smooth muscle tissue in your blood vessels. It may lower your blood pressure.
What is a beta-blocker?
What are 5 antiarrhythmic medications
What is Sotalol, Digoxin, Amiodarone, Flecainide, Multaq
Used to treat fluid retention, lower blood pressure, and improve heart function.
What is a Diuretic used for?
These two medications are known to lower LDL more than 50% and supposed to be more effective than others.
What is rosuvastatin and atorvastatin? (higher dose)
Used to treat angina and coronary artery disease and will lower blood pressure.
What is amlodipine?
What is common side effect of beta-blockers
What is Bradycardia or fatigue?
This is used for acute chest pain relief.
What is nitroglycerin?
This works by preventing the body from absorbing too much salt, which helps reduce fluid retention and lower BP, this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood.
What is hydrochlorothiazide?
Is not meant to lower cholesterol on its own. You have to ensure to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly for it to be effective.
What is simvastatin?
These medications work by blocking calcium in which cells.
What are cardiac and smooth muscle cells?
This is used to treat antiarrhythmic and a known beta-blocker
What is Sotalol?
Digoxin is used for heart failure and this arrhythmia
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
This is more potent than HCTZ, is longer lasting and allows for one-daily dose.
What is chlorthalidone?
This lab should be checked before the start of Statins.
What is Liver Function Test (LFTs)?
This channel blocker should be avoided in patients who have heart failure due to many complications.
What is verapamil?
List 3 common beta-blockers
Medication that inhibits platelet aggregation in CAD
What is Aspirin and Clopidogrel?