2 Cardiovascular Medications Free Online FlashCards

What ARNI is commonly used for symptomatic HFrEF?

Sacubitril/valsartan is an ARNI and a preferred renin–angiotensin system option for many people with symptomatic HFrEF.

How does amlodipine help with hypertension or angina?

Amlodipine relaxes arteries and is commonly used for hypertension or angina.

What is a risk of combining multiple rate-slowing medicines?

Combining rate-slowing drugs can cause excessive bradycardia or heart block.

Can aspirin replace anticoagulation for AF-related stroke prevention?

For many people with atrial fibrillation, anticoagulants reduce clot-related stroke risk. Aspirin is not a substitute when anticoagulation is indicated.

What medicines make up dual antiplatelet therapy after ACS?

Dual antiplatelet therapy pairs aspirin with a P2Y12 inhibitor such as clopidogrel, ticagrelor, or prasugrel. It lowers recurrent clotting risk but increases bleeding risk.

What is generally the urgent treatment for an unstable tachyarrhythmia?

For a tachyarrhythmia causing instability—such as shock, hypotension, altered mental status, ischemic chest discomfort, or acute heart failure—synchronized cardioversion is generally urgent.

Which laboratory measures are important for several cardiovascular medicines?

Check kidney function and potassium as directed for renin–angiotensin system medicines, MRAs, and many diuretics.

Which beta blockers improve outcomes in stable HFrEF?

Evidence-based beta blockers—carvedilol, metoprolol succinate, or bisoprolol—improve outcomes in stable HFrEF.

What key monitoring is needed with MRAs in HFrEF?

Spironolactone and eplerenone can reduce risk in eligible HFrEF patients. Monitor potassium and kidney function before and during treatment.

Do SGLT2 inhibitors benefit HFrEF only when diabetes is present?

Dapagliflozin and empagliflozin benefit many patients with HFrEF, whether or not they have diabetes.

What is the role of diuretics in HFrEF?

Diuretics such as furosemide relieve fluid congestion, but they are not a substitute for HFrEF medicines that improve outcomes.

Why must nitrates not be combined with PDE-5 drugs?

Never combine nitrates such as nitroglycerin with PDE-5 drugs such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil; the combination can cause severe hypotension.