chf

  1. a_zed24

    CHF treatment options

    Why are calcium channel blockers (CCB) contra-indicated in congestive heart failure, while beta-blockers aren't? I understand that CCB may worsen the situation with a significant drop in cardiac output (CO), since they're negative inotropes and can further deteriorate the cardiac function...
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    • beta blockers calcium channel blockers cardiac output chf congestive heart failure heart failure medication medicine pharmacology treatment
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  2. K

    Hyponatriuria in CHF?

    How can we explain the presence of hyponatriuria in patient with cronich heart failure since, in this case, there usually is hyponatriemia? The question is: how can these two be compatible with each other? I know there is an RAA and ADH activation but I used to think the ADH system activation...
  3. H

    Which is first: HF or HTN?

    How to differentiate between: 1. Hypertension causing hypertrophy and eventual heart failure and congestion and 2. congestive heart failure for another reason causing decreased renal blood flow and increased RAAS leading to HTN? I came by a Q in UW (qid: 1532) where they show a patient...