Mechanism of action
This medication class works by acting on the sympathetic nervous system
What are beta blockers
This medication class commonly causes a persistent dry cough
What is ACE inhibitors
Heart failure when the heart is unable to pump effectively
what is systolic heart failure
Furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide
What is diuretics
These work by promoting the release of excess fluids and salt through urination.
What is diuretics
This medication class causes increased urination
What is diuretics
Heart failure when the heart is unable to fill properly
What is diastolic heart failure
metoprolol, carvedilol, and bisoprolol.
This group of medications help lower blood pressure by excreting sodium and water while retaining potassium.
What is Aldosterone Antagonists
This medication class may cause weight loss
What is SGLT2 Inhibitors
This idea refers to the force against which the heart has to pump
What is afterload
enalapril, lisinopril & ramipril
What is ACE inhibitors
These medications work by decreasing the afterload, preload, and systolic wall stress on your heart which increases cardiac output without increasing your heartrate.
What is ACE inhibitors
This medication class causes a reduced ejection fraction
What is Beta blockers
Hormonal pathway in the body responsible for homeostatic control of blood pressure
What is the RAAS system
spironolactone & eplerenone
What is aldosterone antagonist
These medications work by blocking the action of angiotensin 2. Resulting in relaxed blood vessels which then lowers your blood pressure and reduces the work load for your heart.
What is ARBs
This medication class can cause hyperkalemia
This idea refers to the amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
What is preload
dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and sotagliflozin
What is SGLT2 Inhibitors