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Term
What results from failure of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
What are the two types of CHF? Explain them.
Definition
Diastolic: Abnormal relaxation of the heart leads to a decrease in CO (from hypertrophied heart muscle)
Systolic: Heart muscle dilated and muscle becomes weak and thin. Internalization of B1 antibodies disrupt a arrestin system of B recpetors.
Disruption of urocortin system: a paptide w/ positive inotrope effects.
Term
What type of CHF is more difficult to treat?? What type of CHF after an MI?
Definition
Diastolic is more difficult to treat. Systolic after MI
Term
Symptoms of CHF?
Definition
-Decreased ventricular performance
-Inadequate organ perfusion or O2 delivery
-Decrease in CO
-Venous congestion: liver, lungs, limbs
-Decrease in cardiac reserve
Term
What causes venous congestion in CHF patients?
Definition
Fluid backs up because it does not have a "large push" behind it, and cannot move through the body the way it should
Term
Goals of THX in CHF patinet?
Definition
Control fluid/na absorption
Optimize myocardial contractile function (1*)
Minimize cardiac workload
Decrease pulmonary/vascular congestion
Term
CHF happens from a result of____??
Definition
a compenssatory mech to increase CO and tissue perfusion
Term
What are the compensatory changes of the heart in CHF??
Definition
Frank-Starling Curve
Increase in SNS activity
Volume loading is increased: Increased plasma volume
Term
Which Statement is true of the heart in CHF??
A.The heart is engorged bc it is insufficient
B.The heart is insufficient bc it is engorged
Definition
A. The heart becomes enlarged when it is not working correctly.
Term
What happens if you increase LVEDP too dreastically? What about when you decrease ventricular performance??
(hint, remember graph**)
Definition
Increase congestion with increased LVEDP
Low Ventricular Performance: Inadequate perfusion
Term
What are the pathophysiological changes that occur in CHF (ie. SV, reflexes)
Definition
SV is decreased
Baroreceptor increase
SNS becomes activated
Vasoconstriction occurs
Tachycardia
Term
How are the pathophysiological changes of a CHF patient accounted for by a cardiac glycoside??
Definition
Increase Stroke Volume (+ inotrope)
Deactivate baroreceptor
SNS depressed
Vasodilation, Bradycardia
RAS is shut down
Sodium/H2O excreted.
Term
Digitalis
Definition
Generic term to desribe group of drugs called cardiac glycosides.
Term
Cardiac glycosides:
2 major drugs. Preferred
How do they differ from one another
What are their indications?
Definition
Digoxin**/Digitoxin
Differ in pharmacokinetics/toxiciites
CHF for + inotrope
Supra-Ventricular arrythmias; anti-arrytmic effects
Term
Where do arrytmias usually arise in supra-ventricular arrytmias?/
Definition
Upstream from the ventricle in the atrium AV node
Term
Stages of CHF for cardiac glycosides?
Definition
C & D
Term
How do cardiac glycosides work in CHF?
(primary/secondary actions)
Starling curve??
Definition
1*increase myocardial contractility by + inotrope effect. Effect directly on the myocardium muscle. Upward shift of the starling curve
2*Reverse compensatory mechanisms
Term
Mechanism of action of Cardiac glycosides
Definition
-Bind/Inhibit NaKatpAse (maintain na,k in cell)
-More intracellular Ca for contraction bc of inter-relationship between NaKaptase andn Na/Ca exchanger
Term
PDE inhibitors in CHF
What stage
Drug names
Definition
Stage D
Imanrinone/Milrinone
Term
MOA of PDE inhibitors in CHF?
-Heart/Periphery??
-Pre/afterload??
Definition
Increase cAMP by inhibiting PDE in heart muscles(metabolizes cAMP)
Increases Contraction
In periphery: vasodilation/afterload reduction.
Term
What enzyme makes cAMP??
Definition
Adenylate cyclase
Term
Dopamine in CHF
-MOA (pre/afterload??)
-Stage
Definition
+ inotrope
B1 receptors
Stage D
Afterload reduction @ pre-junctional D2 receptors; activation of these receptors decrease NE release (decreases vasocontriction, reduces BP)
Term
Dobutamine in CHF
-MOA
-Stage
Definition
Racemic mixture. Stage D
-Alpha 1 agonist AND antagonist. Actions cancel
-B1 agonist + inotrope
Powerful. His friend example.
Term
Beta Blockers in CHF?
Stage?
MOA?
Definition
Stage B & C. CI in severe
-Initially decrease contractile force, but increase after several months
-Block E/NE @ B1
-May involve inverse agonist effects of cetrain beta blockers
-Decrease mortality
Term
Carvedilol in CHF?
MOA
Pre/Afterload??
Definition
B1+B2 antagonist
Alpha 1 antagonist
Vasodilator/Prevents against sudden cardiac death
Block NEon arterial vessels (alpha)
Block NE on heart (BB)
Preload AND afterload reduction
Inhibits free radical generation***
Term
Systemic Vasodilators in CHF?
Stage?
MOA
Definition
Cornerstone of THX in CHF
Stages B/C
Preload reduction-venodilation eases congestion
Afterload Reduction-arterial dilation
Increase SV and decrease cardiac workload
Term
Organic Nitrates in CHF?
Pre/Afterload
Definition
Hydralizine
Afterload Reduction
Decrease TPR
Term
ACE inhibitors in CHF:
Mechanism
Definition
Interfere w/ volume loading (RAS)
Afterload reduction (vasodilate/block AT)
Term
AT2 Blockers in CHF:
MOA
Definition
Blocks vasoconstrictie effects of AT-2 subtype receptor 1
Afterload reduction/Preload reduction
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers in CHF:
-MOA
-Drugs
Definition
Block movement of calcium, no movment of calcium into arterial side
Decrease afterload
Dihydropyridines and Diltiazem (NOT verapamil)
Term
Prazosin in CHF
Definition
Alpha 1 receptor blocker
Decrease afterload
Interfere w/ Ne/E on blood vessels (decrease constriction)
Term
Diuretics in CHF
Stage, Drugs, MOA
Definition
Preload reduction
Thiazides/HCTZ.MILD CHF
Loop Diuretics. MORE SEVERE
Aldosterone antagonists (K sparing)

Get rid of the fluid-decrease preload
Term
Nesiritide CHF
Drug
MOA
Definition
This is a natural occurring naturetic hormone, goes to endogenous peptide in the ventricles.
Activates guanylate cyclase
Naturesis/Diuresis; preload reduction
Vasodilation: Decreases afterload
Stage D CHF
Efficacy Debatable
Term
Drugs for Stage D CHF:
Definition
Glycosides
Dobutabmine
Dopamine
Nesiritide
Term
CHF Step Therapy
Definition
1. Diuretic 2. ACE inhbitor 3. BB 4. Vasodilator 5. Glycosides 6. Nesiritide 7. Inotropes
Term
Four Stages of CHF:
Definition
A: High Risk w/ No symptoms
B: Structureal heart disease, no symptoms
C: Structoral disease, previous or current problems
D: Refractory symptoms causing special intervention
Term
Use of glycosides for SVA: relationship to atrial rhythm?
Definition
Useful w/ or w/o atrial rhythm.
Term
Conduction path of AP in the heart:
Definition
SA node->Atria->AV node->HIS bundle->bundle branches->Purkinje->Ventricular myocardium
Term
What is the pacemaker of the hart?
Definition
SA node
Term
Describe A-flutter; A-Fib
Definition
Flutter:AP in atrium has random firing; some make it to ventricle, some don't. Fills w/ blood more than usual. Leads to erratic pulse
A-fib: Flutter gone nuts. Atral so many random paths that ventricle can't keep up (NOT LIFE THREATENING)
Term
Describe: Ventricular Arrythmias and V-Fib
Definition
Ventricular tachycardia, there is an additional pacemaker in the ventricle
V-Fib: No coordinated contraction of ventricle, pt will die
Term
Autonomic Innervation of the heart:
Sympathetic/Parasympathetic
Definition
Sympathetic-everywhere
Parasympathetic- AV/SA nodes (NOT in V)
Term
Automaticity
Conduction Velocity
ERP
APD
Definition
Automaticity: To what degree AP fire @ SA node. Automatic
CV: Speed which AP travels
ERP: Period which 2nd Ap cannot occur
APD: Time between AP onset/finish
Term
Effects of Epinephrhin/NE @ SA/AV nodes??
Definition
Opposite
Term
Glycosides Direct/Indirect Effect on cardiac tissues. --Facts--
Definition
Indirect-ANS. Usually small doses (increase vagal tone and decrease symp tone)
Direct- Higher dose
Term
SA NODE: DIRECT/INDIRECT EFFECTS
Definition
Indirect: Decrease Automaticity
Direct: Increase Automaticity
Term
AV Node: DIRECT/INDIRECT
Definition
Both: Decrease CV; Increase ERP
Term
Atrium: DIRECT/INDIRECT
Definition
Indirect: Decrease ERP, Decrease APD
Direct: Increase ERP, Inrease APD
Term
Ventricles and Perkinje: INDIRECT, DIRECT
Definition
Indirect: Minor
Direct: Decrease ERP, Decrease APD, Increase actopic
Term
More important THX effect: Direct or Indirect?
Definition
Indirect. Usually more therapeutically important, however often direct. This is confusing???!
Term
What do ACH, NE do the automaticity of the heart?
Definition
ACH- Decrease HR
NE- Increase HR
Term
What do SVA arise from? How do glycosides work? Describe what happens
Definition
Primarly from AV node effects; slow the CV through the AV dose and decrease the # of AP that go through AV node (acts as a gate)
Slows ventricular rate
Effects on AV node occur irrespective of whatever happens in the atria.
Term
Toxiciites of Glycosides:
Definition
Low TI
Cardiac effects
Direction action on ventricle can lead to ectopic beats/delayed after depolarizations, AV block, A-V tachycardia/fibrillation
Myocardial K loss: over0inhibition of Na/K
GI: N/V/Anorexia
Neurological-neuromuscular
Headache/fatigue/Clurred vision, abnormal color perception
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Glycosides
Appreciable differences in:
Definition
Protein bindng
Oral effectiveness
Metabolism
Onset/Offset of action between glycosides
H2O solubility
Term
Relationship of the slope of phase 4 and HR?
Definition
Increase/Increase
Term
Factors that increase the rate of phase 4 depolarization?
Definition
Ischemia
Catechols
Digitalis
Atropine
Term
Factors that decrease rate of phase 4 depolarization?
Definition
Quinidine
Procainamide
Lidocaine
Phenytoin
Propranolol
Ach
Term
What two factors cause a decrease in MDP?
What is MDP
Definition
Acidosis
Digitalis
Maximum diastolic pressure
Term
What two places in the heart show automaticity?
Definition
SA Node
Purkinje Cells
Term
Goals of anti-arrythmic drugs in automaticity?
Definition
Restore normal automaticity and elminate ectopic pacemakers
Term
Fedan's favorite sentence?
Definition
All anti-arrythmics with exception of glycosides and bertyllium have selective suppression of ectopic pacemakers
Term
What often happens to CV in diseased cells? What does this result in?
Definition
It is often changed, usually slowed.
Often results in arrythmias
Term
What is CV proportional to?
Definition
AP amplitude (mV)
Delta V/Delta T of AP upstroke/membrane responsiveness
Term
Relationship between max diastolic potential and CV??
Definition
One increases, the other increases (same w/ decreases)
Term
What do phenytoin and quinidine do to CV/MP?
Definition
Phenytoin: Increases speeed
Quinidine: decreases speed
This is why each one of these increases HR/Decreases HR
Term
How can anti-arrythmics achieve normality of CV within cells?
Definition
Increase CV of diseased
Decrease CV of normal
Term
How can anti-arrythmics alter ERP??
Definition
Lengthen the ERP in diseased cells
Shorten the ERP in normal cells
Term
What happens to the ERP in arrythmic patients?
Definition
Can result in adjacent fibers having different ERP, wave front/depolarization varies amongst differet cells.
Term
Goal of AI thx in ERP??
Definition
Establish uniformity of ERP in adjacent areas of coalescence of ERP
Most often increase ERP in normal cells, and shorten ERP of diseased
Term
Goals of anti-arrythmic thx in the re-entry model:
Definition
Decrease CV in blocked region (convert uniD block to biD block)
Increase CV i blocked region (abolish uniD block)
Increase ERP @ "A"--a penetrating re-entrant will not excite cells.
Term
Types of supraventricular arrythmias:
Definition
Atrial Flutter
A-Fib
Term
Class 1A Sodium Channel Blockers: (AA)
-Action
-Drugs
Definition
Decrease membrane responsiveness
Increase ERP, APD
Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramidine
Term
Sodium Channel Blockers 1B: (AA)
-Action
-Drugs
Definition
Little Effect on membrane responsiveness
Decrease ERP, Decrease APD
Lidocaine, Phenytoin, Mexilitine, Moricizine
Term
Sodium Channel Blockers type 1C: (AA)
-Action
-Drugs
Definition
Decrease membrane responsiveness
-Flecainide, Morcizine
Term
Class 2 Vaughn Williams
-Drug
-Action
Definition
Beta Blocker
Propranolol
Think about what happens when you block B in heart @ SA/AV node (decrease automaticity)
Term
Class 3 Vaughn Williams
-Drug
-Action
Definition
Potassium Channel Blockade
Prolong repolarization
-Increase APD
-Increase ERP
Betrylium, amniodorone, dronedrenet, sotalol, defetilide
Term
Class 4 Vaughn Williams
-Drug
-Action
Definition
Calcium Blokcers
Verapamil
Diltazem
Bepridil
NOT diphenhydropyridines
Term
What do supraventricular arrythmias interfere with?
Definition
Conduction and contraction
Term
What system can help mediate actions of some AA drugs?
Definition
Autonomic Nervous system
Term
What is the focus of atrial arrythmias?? Where does this effect occur?
Definition
Protecting the ventricle from the irregular rhythem.
AV node is where this effect occurs
Term
AA Drugs:
Drugs that decrease membrane responsiveness.
What is the class, which drugs, ERP/APD
Definition
Sodium Channel Blockers 1A
Increase ERP/APD
Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide
Term
Dissociation kinetics of 1A sodium channel blockers
Definition
Medium dissociation kinetics
Term
Indications for 1A sodium channel blockers?
Definition
Broad Spectrum
-supraventricular/ventricular arrythmias
Short and long term treatment
Term
Indirect actions of 1A Sodium channel blockers?
Definition
Anti-muscarinics (atropine-like)
Inhibits ach action
Results transiently in some patients in increased CV and decreased ERP @ AV (undesirable)
In A-fib patinets, can be a paradoxical increase in ventricular rate as atrial rate as atrial rate decreases and AV CV increase
Term
Direct actions of 1A Sodium Channel Blockers
Definition
DESIRED EFFECT
-Effects Atria, Purkinje, AV Node
-Decrease CV (decrease membrane responsiveness)
-Increase ERP, Increase APD
-Converts a unidirectional block to a bi-directional block
Term
Side Effects of Quinidine (class??)
Definition
Sodium Channel 1A block:
It is an isomer of quinine (malaria)
SE= cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, visual disturbances, impaired hearing, vertigo)
Hypersensitivity rxn
Term
SE of Sodium 1A blockers (AA)
Definition
HOTN
Decreased myocardial contracility
AV block from direct effects
Ejection of arterial emboli (propylactic anti-coag given before conversion to sinus rhythm)
Term
Which sodium 1A channel blocker has a decreased chance of causing HOTN?
Definition
Disemperimide
Term
What can 2 drugs that both lower CV cause?
Definition
AV block
Term
What happens in AV block? Is this a god thing?
Definition
Conduction through the AV node is completely stopped, in arrythmias you want to slow conduction through this to decrease incidence of ventricular tachycardia, however, you do not want to block completely
Term
AA drugs w/ little effect on membrane responsiveness:
-Class
-Drugs
-ERP/APD
Definition
Sodium Channel Blocker 1B
Phenytoin, Lidocaine, Mexilitine, Moricizine
-ERP/APD both decreased
Term
Dissociation kinetics for 1B drugs?
What drugs are these?
Definition
Fast Dissociation Kinetics
Phenytoin, Lidocaine, Mexilitine, Moricizine
Term
Indications for 1B sodium channel blockers?
Definition
Ventricular arrythmias
Term
Use of lidocaine and phenytoin for ventricular arrythmias?
Definition
Emergency treatment
Digitalis induced arrythmias (bc of their effects on ERP/APD--both; and AV/CV--phenytoin)
Term
Effects of Digitalis on ERP/APD; AV/CV
Definition
ERP and APD are increased
AV and CV are decreased ???? I THINKS
Term
Indications for Mexilitene
Definition
Symptomatic ventricular arrythmias
Term
Indications for Moricizine
Definition
Similar structure to lidocaine; life treatening ventricular arrythmias
Term
Indirect actions of Sodium channel 1B blockers?
Definition
None
Term
Direct actions of Sodium Channel 1B blockers?
Definition
Decrease ERP/APD @ Ventricle/Perkinje
Lidocaine: CV
Term
Phenytoin: ERP/APD/CV???
Definition
Opposite of Quinidine.
So quinidine=High ERP/APD/ LOW CV
Phenytoin=Low ERP/APD/ HIGH CV
Term
What does phenytoin do to uni-directional block?
Definition
Abolish it
Term
What is an off label use for phenytoin?
Definition
Digitalis toxicity
Term
Similarities/Differences between phenytoin and glycosides (ERP,APD, CV, etc)
Definition
ALL OPPOSITE.
Term
AA drugs that decrease membrane responsiveness?
-Class
-Drugs
-Dissociation??
-Effect on ERP/APD????
Definition
Sodium Channel Blocker 1C
-Flecaininde, Moricizine
-Slow dissociation
-Decreased ERP/APD
Term
Indications for Class 1C sodium channel blockers?
Definition
Life threatening, malignant atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
Term
Indirect actions of Class 1C sodium channel blockers?
Definition
None
Term
Direct action of 1C sodium channel blockers
Definition
Slow conduction volume @ AV/Ventricle/Purkinje
Little efficacy elsewhere
Term
SE of Flecainide? What type of drug is this?
Definition
Pro arrythmic ffects which can be fatal
- Inotropic effect may worsen CHF
Term
Class 2 anti-arrytmics: Drugs
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
Indications for BB as anti-arrythmic drugs?
Definition
Supraventricular arrythmias
Arrythmias caused by adrenergic mechanism
Digitalis-induced arrythmias
Term
Indirect action of Class 2 anti-arrhythmic (beta blockers)
Definition
BB @ AV mimics vagal activation (PNS)
ERP is increased @ AV; decreased @ atria
CV is decreased @ AV node--basis (decreased automaticity throughout)
Term
Direct effect of class 2 anti-arrhythmic (Beta Blockers)
Definition
High doses, propranolol ONLY leads to an interferece w/ propogation
Quinidine-like effectss(class 1A)
Term
SE/Caustions w/ Beta blockers in AA thx?
Definition
AV block can result
Term
Class 3 AA Drugs:
-Drug Name
-Effect
Definition
Prolong repolarization
Bretylium, Amniodarone, Dronendarone (amni. analog), sotalol, ibutilide, and dofetilitide
Term
Indications of Potassium channel blockers in AA therapy?
Definition
Life threatening ventriicular arrythmias(amniodarone, dronaarone, sotalol)
Atrial Flutter (ibutilide, Dofentilide)
Term
What is special about sotalol in AA therapy?
Definition
Sotalol: L isomer is non-selective BB w/ Class 2 effects.
D isomer is anti-arrythmic
Term
Direct actions of Potassium channel blocker in AA?
Definition
Increase ERP
Increase APD
Decrease AV/CV

raises the electrical threshold needed to cause fibrillation
Term
SE/Cautions of Potassium Channel Blockers in AA
Definition
Amniiodarone: pulmonary fibrosis
Dronedarone introduced to avoid this
Ibutilide: AV Block
Term
Which potassium channel blockers are used for a fib, and which for v fib?
Definition
"ILIDE"-A fib (ibutilide, dofetilide)
Amniodarone, Dronedarone, Sotalol
Term
What happens when bertyllium is first administered to a patient?
Definition
NE is released
Pro-arrtymic
Increases HR
This is why it is included in his fave sentence
Term
Class 4 drugs for AA:
-Drugs
-Action
Definition
Slow calcium channels
Verapamil, Diltiazem, bepridil
Term
Indications for slow calcium channels in AA therapy:
Definition
Supraventricular arrythmias
Term
Indirect actions of calcium channel blockers in AA?
Definition
Little.
Verapamil has weak alpha blocker activity
Term
Direct actions of calcium channel blockers in AA therpay:
Definition
SA/AV nodes (Slow response fibers)
Decrease CV, Increase ERP
Term
What calcium channel blocker is NOT used in AA therapy? Why?
Definition
Dihydrapyridines--fast response @ phase 4 allow them to become ectopic pacemakers
Spontaneous movement of Ca into cell
Additional anti-arrythmic activity
Term
If patient has CHF, what Calcium channel blocker may worsen their condition?
Definition
Verapamil (decreases contraction)
Term
What is adenosine? How does it act?
Definition
An endogenous substance formed from ATP metabolsim. Receptors for adenosine (A1 type)
Term
Indications for adenosine in AA therapy?
Definition
Acute treatmetn of supraventricular arrythmias
Term
Direct actions of adenosine in AA therapy?
Definition
Activates K channesl in SA/AV node
Action in AV node similar to ACH--Decrease CV, Increase ERP
Term
How is adenosine given?
Definition
IV in hospital
Term
How does the heart satisfy increasing O2 needs?
Definition
Increase coronary blood flow.
Term
How does atherosclerosis effect O2 delivery and work capacity of the ventricle?
Definition
Decreases O2 delivery, decreases work capacity
Term
What is the only way to increase O2 perfusion?
Definition
Increase coronary blood flow!
Term
Cardiac Blood FLow:
Definition
Coronary Arteries
Coronary Arterioles
Many Branches
Muscles
Contract
Vessels are squeezed closed by contracting muscles
Term
What happens to the ventricle when AP's occur?
Definition
Muscles contract, Aortic vales open (pressure is higher), blood expelled
Term
If you decrease HR do you need more or less time for coronary blood flow??
Definition
More time.
Decreased HR, so you need more time to get the same oxygen out
Term
Passive factors that effect CBF:
Definition
-Arterial-venous pressure gradient (aortic sinus to coronary sinus in the right atrium)
-Duration of diastole (peak flow period)
-LVEDP (change in vessel architecture as ventricle distends)
Term
What is autoregulation in relation to coronary blood flow?
Definition
The intrinsic ability of the coronary bed to maintain constant CBF in presence of change in perfusion pressure
Term
What does autoregulation "link"
Definition
Coronary Blood flow and myocardial metabolism
Term
What are mediators of autoregulation
Definition
-PO2 (decrease results in dilation)
-Adenosine
-NO
Term
How does PO2 effect autoregulation?
Definition
Decreased PO2 will result in a arteriolar vasodilation
Term
How does adenosine relate to autoregulation in the heart?
Definition
It is a coronary casodilator released from myocardial cells in high amounts as myocardial O2 consumption and work increase
Term
What does NO do in auto-regulation?
Definition
Released from endothelium VERY potent CV SM relaxant. Free radical gas
Term
What effect can autoregulation have on drug effects?
Definition
Can predominate and override drug effects
Term
Adenosine and ATP relationship in the heart contraction?
Definition
The more the heart contracts, the more ATP that is broken down, and this forms adenosine. A vasodilator..
Term
What are the determinants of myocardial O2 consumption (MVO2)?
Definition
-Wall tenstion (Increase LVEDP, Increase Tension, Increase O2 need)
-Myocardial contractility (Incrase O2)
-Increased heart rate (increase 02)
-Myocardial contractility and HR are also increased by SNS (physical exercion/exercise)
Term
Angina Pectoris
Definition
Chest pain that indicates O2 demand is >>O2 provided
Term
2 classes of angina:
Definition
Stable Angina
Variant/Prinzmetals Angina
Term
What happens in stable angina?
-Types of attack
-Supply/Demand
Definition
Attacks provoked by physical or emothional strain
Increase in sympathetic outflow
The demand is >> supply
Atherosclerotic coronary artery + Increased O2 demand
Term
Variant/Prinzmetals Angina. what happens
Definition
Occurs @ rest/ REM sleep
Due to coronary artery vasospasm
NOT due to an increase in O2 demand, supply is simply cut off
Term
Unstable angina: what is it?
Definition
Exertaional and variable components
Have both stable and prinzmetals
Term
Therapeutic goals for angina patinets?
Definition
Decrease myocardial O2 demands (esp in stable)
Increase myocardial O2 supply (esp variant)
-Prevent ischemia/Chest pain
-Increase exercise tolerance
Term
Organic Nitrates in Angina. Indications
Definition
-Stable Angina: prophylaxis/treat acute ischemic attacks PO
-Acute MI and Coronary vasospasm in variant angina (variant)
Term
Organic Nitrate Drugs for Angina:
-Dosage form/Facts
Definition
NTG: prototype. Tab/Cap/Patch/IV
Amyl Nitrite: Inhalation
Isosorbide Mono/Dinitrate: Oral
Term
Why can isosorbide be taken daily for prophylaxis and NTG is only for short action emergencies?
Definition
Isosorbide is NOT metabolized first bass
Term
MOA of Organic Nitrates
Definition
Relax vascular SM, no DIRECT effect on the tissue
Formation of NO by myochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase
Stimulation of gunaylate cyclase by S nitrosthiols and NO
Make cGMP, which decreases intracellular calcium
Term
What are the preferred therapeutic options for stable angina? (1*,2*,3*)
Definition
1* Reduce preload reduction by dilation of venous captince vesssels (large veins)
Central pooling of blood, decreases LVEDP
Therefore, myocardial demand is decreased
2*Coronary artery dilation, increase O2 supply
3* Afterload reduction, dilate vessels on the arterial side (decrease TPR, decreases work done by heart) Decreases O2 demand
Term
What are some limitations associated with organic nitrites?
Definition
Arterial dilation and HOTN caused by higher than needed doses evokes unwanted effeects:
-Decrease in BP, decreases o2 supply (passive factor)
-Decrease BP, Increase HR (O2 demand)
Term
Why do you give organic nitrates after MI?
Definition
Prevention of coronary vasospasm by relaxing smooth muscle. Prevention of coronary vasospasm
Term
Side effects of organic nitrates:
Definition
Headache, postural HOTN, methemoglobinemia
Term
Tolerance of nitrates:
Definition
Deplation of cysteine/SH groups
Down regulation of ADH activity
Term
Pharmacokinetics of organic nitrates:
-Routes
-Onset
-Duration
Definition
Routes: SL, PO, Topical (ointment/patch)
metab by liver in first pass, so don't last that long.. hepatic glutathione organic nitrate reductase. AND renal excretion
-Onset 5 mintutes
-Duration 30 minutes
Term
Drug interactions associated with organic nitrates?
Definition
PDE-5 inhibitors. Impotence
Increase NTG effects
Term
Beta blockers for treatment in angina
Definition
Long range prophylaxis. NOT for acute atacks
Term
MOA of BB in angina therpay
Definition
B1 blockade of cardiac tissue and coronary SM
Inverse agonist= nadalol/metoprolol (reduce constitutive activity)
Term
What is a secondary reason BB are important in anti-anginal therapy?
Definition
The ischemic zone is dilated, so you block B receptors and unmask alpha ones
Re-distribution of blood flow
When HR is decreased, Perfusion is increased, contractility in muscle is decreased, O2 supply is incrased
Term
What are limitations of BB in anti-anginal therapy?
Definition
Myocardial depression: a problem if heart failure is presnet
Rebound ischemia, after sudden withdrawal
Other BB SE
Term
What happens with chronic use of Beta Blockers? So what happens when you withdraw use?
Definition
Upregulation of Beta receptors
Therefore, when you stop taking them, you have a high number of receptors.
Ne/E stimulate receptors, and can cause rebound ischemia
Term
Is combined use of a BB and Nitrate useful in anti-anginal therapy? Why?
Definition
Yes.
Negative actions of each drug cancel
(BB increase LVEDP and Nitrates reduce it)
Positive effects remain and add (Decrease O2 demand-BB; Increase supply-NTG)
Term
Calcium channel blockers used as anti-anginals
Definition
Verapamil/Bepridil
Diltiazem
Nifedipine/Nicardipine/Nisoldapine
Term
Indications for Calcium Channel Blockers
Definition
Variant angina
Stable angina (alone or w/ NTG/BB)
Term
Slow/L type calcium channels in calcium channel blockers? Where do they effect? in the heart--
Definition
-SA/AV node
-Plateau of myocardial AP
Term
What happens to automaticity/CV/Myocardial contractility in calcium channel blockers?
Definition
Decrease automaticity
Decrase CV @ AV
Decrease contractility
Term
What to L-Type/Slow calcium channels do in vascular smooth muscle? WHat happens when you block them?
Definition
Extracellular Calcium enters cell via L-type. Ca required for contraction. Coronary vasospasm: membrane depolarizes, opens L type chennels, more calcium in/ Contraction
Block this entry, no constriction, relax vasospastic SM
Term
Therapeutic goals/uses of calcium channel blockers depend on what??
Definition
Underlying angina types
Term
Focus of calcium channel blocker use in variant angina??
Definition
Primary muscle is the coronary SM.
-Inhibit the coronary vasospasm and relax SM
-Dilate collateral vessels
Term
Focus of calcium channel blocker use in stable angina? (drugz too)
Definition
1*Focus on myocardial performance
-Decrease myocardial O2 demand
-Afterload is decreased by all agents
-Decrease myocardial contractility/HR=verapamil
2* Increase Oxygen Supply
-Coronary artery dilation
-Increase CBF--all agents
Term
Type of tissues effected by calcium channel blockers?
Definition
Arterial vascular SM is more sensitive than venous SM (coronary arterial is particularly sensitive)
Term
Tissue Sensitivities of Calcium Channel Blockers: Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine.
Definition
Verapamil: AV>>Myocarium>>Vasc. SM
Diltiazem:Vasc SM>>Myocardium (small AV effect)
Nifedipine:Vasc SM>>Myocardium. No AV. Potent vasodilator
Term
Which calcium channel blocker is an anti-arrythmic? What does this mean it can't be used in? Why?
Definition
Verapamil.
CI in CHF. Decreases heart function
Term
Which calcium channel blocker is good for prinzetals/variant angina? Why?
Definition
Dihydropyridines/Nifedipine
Potent vasodilator
Term
What can verapamil often be combined with to offset congestion?? How does this work?
Definition
Nitrates. They dilate venous side (pre-load which leads to congestion)
-This offsets the ability of verapamil to worsen CHF
Term
What can verapamil be combined with to also decrease contractility? Is this safe?
Definition
Beta Blockers.
Unsafe
Term
Which calcium channel blockers can be combined with beta blockers?
Definition
Diltiazem, Nifedipine
Term
Ranolazine Indication
Definition
Chronic angina patinets whom other anti-angina drugs havan't been effective
Term
Ranolazine MOA
Definition
1*Block late sodium channels (1*)
2* Partial fatty acid oxidation inhibitor (more efficient O2 use, decreases metabolic rate of the heart, and decreases myocardial O2 demand.
Term
What drugs can ranolazine be combined with?
Definition
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Organic Nitrates
Term
What within the body are considered the first line of defense against bleeding?
Definition
Platelets
Term
If blood is exposed to the endothelial matrix of an injury, what is activated??
Definition
Contact activation (intrinsic path)
Tissue Factor (extrinsic path)
Term
How are platelets activated, what happens once they are activated? What molecule facilitates this?
Definition
They are exposed to the injury, once activated: aggregate and adhere. Change shape. Empty their contents (ADP, TXA2, +FB). Activation facilitated by thrombin
Term
Vitamin K dependent Clotting factors?
Definition
2,7,9,10
Term
What is the binding site for fibrinogen on the platelet plug??
Definition
GB2B3A
Term
What is Unfractionated Heparin?
Definition
Mixture of high molecular weight negatively charged acidic monosaccharides extracted from animal byproducts
Term
Mechanism of Action of UFH
Definition
Indirect Thrombin Inhibitor
Binds to Anti-Thrombin 3 (via an 18 polysaccharide sequence needed for its binding for thrombin). Accelerates interactions of AT3 w/ the factors
Term
What does AT3 inhibit?
Definition
Inhibits proteases: thombin (2A) and 10A and other endopeptidease enzymes
Term
Is UFH used in inpatient or outpatient settings?
Definition
Mostly inpatinet
Term
Heparin inhibits clotting by in vivo or in vitro??
Definition
Both.
Term
What effect does heparin have on lab tests such as APTT. Is this for extrinsic or intrinsic path?
Definition
Prolongs APTT.
APTT is for intrinsic path
Term
What effect does heparin have on already formed clots?
Definition
Non
Term
How is UFH administered?
Binding?
Metabolism?
Definition
Parenterally
Binds to plasma proteins
Initially rapid O order metabolism, followed by a slower 1st order renal clearance
Term
Indications for anti-coagulants??
Definition
-Pre/Post surgical management of DVT/ Pulmonary Thrombosis and arterial and heart valve emboli
-Venous Stasis: lenghty hospital immobilization
-Unstable angina/post MI: In conjunction w/ anti-platelet and or fibrinolytic drugs to prevent re-infarction.
-Disseminated IV coagulation
Term
Toxicity of UFH?
Definition
1*
-Hemorrhage (visible or occult in internal organs)
-Thrombocytopenia (increase bleeding time/HIT)
2* Hypersensitivity, fever, anaphylaxis
Term
What is HIT?
Definition
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia:
-Formation of IgG antibodies against platelet factor 4/heparin complex
-Irreversibly activates platelets/thrombin
-Widespread deposit of microthromi in skin can lead to skin necrosis and gangrene, and anaphylactic reactions.
Term
What is thrombocytopenia?
Definition
Decreased platelet count with an increased bleeding tendancy
Term
Treatment of a heparin toxicity?
Definition
Decrease dose
Discontinue
Prontamine
Term
What is prontamine?
Definition
"Antidote" for increased bleeding-heparin
-Chemical antagonist
-Basic + charge low MW proeteins that bind - to UFH to neutralize anti-coagulant effect
Term
How is protamine administered?
Definition
IV
Term
Contraindications/cautions for ALL anti-coagulants
Definition
GI ulserative leasions
Occult Bleeding
Severe HTN (recent eye, brain,sc surg)
Visceral carcinoma
Threatened abortion
CI w/ anti-platelet drugs
Psence of thrombocytopenia
Term
What is often a sign of increased bleeding in patients?
Definition
Dark Stools
Term
What patients would use a low dose warfarin? What about a high dose?
Definition
Low-risk patients
High risk patients (ie hip surg)
Term
What is low molecular weight heparin?
Definition
Produced by chemical depolymerization of UFH to give polysaccharide chains. MW is still 2,000-9,000
Term
Names of LMWH?
Definition
Dalteparin
Tinzaparin
Enoxaparin
Fondaparinux
Term
What is special about fondaparinux?
Definition
It's symthetic
Protamine is NOT effective
Term
MOA of LMWH
Definition
Indirect thorombin inhibitor
Dependent on interaction with AT3
Contain the pentasaccharide needed to bind to AT3, but NOT to the 18 sequence saccharide needed for binding thrombin. Xa selective
Term
What does LMWH have a higher activity for: anti-factor 10A or Anti-thrombin??
Definition
anti-10A selective
Bleeding is less
Thrombin is still inhibited though, because factor 10 is upstream of it
Term
What pentasaccharide sequence does fondaparinux have?
Definition
The only required one??
Term
Which is better, LMWH or UFH?
Definition
ALL LMWH
Term
UFH/ LMWH which is unit based and which is mg based?
Definition
LMWH is mg based
UFH is unit based
Term
Pharmacokinetics of LMWH:
-Bioavailability
-Compared to UFH??
Definition
-Greater bioavailability and longer lasting than UFH
-Dose-independent clearance pharmacokinetics
-Predictable relationship btwn dose/response: control w/o lab tests
Term
Toxicity of LMWH
Definition
HIT occurance is less
Protamine somewhat effective (all but fondaparinux)
Term
Chemistry of warfarin:
Definition
Resembles vitamin K
S and R
all are derivatives of "4 hydroxy coumarin"
Indan 1,3 dienes: not in US (>>toxicity and no adv against warfarin)
Term
Does warfarin act in vitro or in vivo??
Definition
ONLY IN VIVO
Term
Warfarin MOA?
Definition
Vitamin K antagonist that inhibits VKOR reaction, which recycles vitamin K.
Postribosomal gamma carboxylation of glutamic acid (glu-> gla=carboxyglutamine) also requires vitamin K; factors involving this are defective and unable to complex w/ calcium during coagulation
Inhibition of vitamin K recycling inhibits all of the vitamin K dependent clotting factors (2,7,9,10, C,S,Z)
Term
INR
APTT
What are these, what do they monitor?
Definition
INR-Protrhombin Time (normalized from lab->lab)
Good for extrinsic factor
APTT:Partial thromboplastin time, monitors intrinsic path
Term
What is the first factor that is stopped during warfarin's action? WHY?
Definition
7. Because this factor has the fastest turnover rate
Term
Is warfarin used inpatient or outpatient?
Definition
Both.
Term
Is onset of warfarin immediate or delayed?
Definition
Delayed, even when given IV
Term
Pharmacokinetics of warfarin?
-DF
-Absorption
-Bound to?
-Pregnancy
-Metabolism
Definition
By mouth. Rapidly/complete absorption
Protein bound (95%)-may be displaced
CI in pregnancy, crosses the placents
Hepatic metabolsm P450
Term
Warfarin toxicity
Treatment?
Definition
1*hemorrhage
2* idiosyncratic rxns in some
No antidote: But should dc warfarin, administer vitamin K1; hours required to synthesize fxnl factors
In emergencies you can give FFP that contains functional factors
Term
Warfarin CI/Cautions:
Definition
Same as heparin, but in addition:
-CI in preggerz
-CI in HIT patinets bc it also inhibits protein C (2,7,9,10,C,S,Z)--which is a protease and endogenous regulatory anticoagulant that inactivates Va and VIIa
Term
What is protein C?
Definition
A protease and endogenous regulatory anticoagulant that inactivates 5A and 7A
Term
What is Rivaroxaban?
Definition
Oral anti-coagulant that is not yet FDA approved
Term
MOA of Rivaroxaban
Definition
It is a small molecule that directly inhibits 10A
Prevention of venous thombosis
Alternative to warfarin
No monitoring required
Term
MOA of the direct thrombin inhbitors?
When are they used?
Antidode?
Definition
-AT2 is NOT involved; inhibit thrombin directly and inhibit protease activty
-Used when throbocytopenia is present
-NO antidotes for these drugs
Term
Do Direct thrombin inhibtiors cause HIT? Why?
Definition
No. They don't, because there are no-upstream clotting factors that are inhibited
Term
-Lepirudin, Bivalirudin, and desirudin
Drug Class
Fact about them
How are they administered
Definition
Anti-coagulant
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Leeches/Bat Saliva
IV
Term
Argatroban
-Class
-Administration
-Fact
Definition
Synthetic anti-thrombin based on arganine
IV
Term
Dabigatran
-DF
-Class
-Facts
Definition
New oral medication
Alternative to warfarin
Direct thrombin inhibitors
Patients can eat green veggies
Low monitoring needed
**Expensive**
Term
Indication for anti-platelet drugs?
Definition
Prevent thrombi in arterial blood
1. Prosthetic heart valves
2. MI
3. Comination therapy w/ anti-coag and fibrinolytic
4. PCTA (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty--STENT)
5. Prevention/Treatment of thrombotic stroke
Term
Why must you use platelet inhibitors when patient: has prosthetic heart valves/MI
Definition
-Platelets stick to prosthetic valves
-Prophylaxis/treatment of thrombosis early in tx is important
Term
Aspirin: MOA
What does this do to platelets?
Definition
Acetylates/Irreversibly inhibits COX
-Prevents TXAs which promotes platelet adhesion and formation (Inhibits + feedback to activate other platelets)
-Platelets cannot synthesize COX
-Platelet adhesion and aggregation is inhibited
Term
Aspirin:
What effect does COX inhibition have on endothelial cells?
Definition
Prevents PGI2/prostacyclin formation
Endothelial cells make COX de novo
Term
What happens to platelet selectivity when you increase the dose of aspirin?
Definition
You lose platelet selectivity
Term
Dipyridamole
-MOA
-Often used with
Definition
Anti-platelet
Inhibits platelet PDE (platelets don't release their cotent, no feedback, increase camp, inhibit aggregation, release)
-Not very effective alone, sometimes used w/ aspirin and warfarin
Term
Platelet ADP receptor (P2Y12) inibitors:
Drug names
Definition
Clopidogrel
Ticlopidine
Prasugrel
Term
MOA of Platelet ADP receptor (P2Y12) inhibitors
-How are they given
Definition
Irreversible inhibits platelet ADP receptors and ADP induced exposure of platelet memnrane to glycoprotein 2B/3A and fibrinogen binding to active platelets
Orally Active
Term
Ticlodipine:
Indication
Bound?
SE
Onset
Fact
Definition
Aspirin Alternative
Used for prevention/treatment of thromboembolic stroke; PCI
Binds to plasma proteins, metabolized by the liver
SE=GI disturbancees/potential life threatening neutropenia and blood dyscrasias
Onset: 4 days
Pro-drug: metabolites must be formed.
Term
Clopidogrel
Fact
ADR
Definition
Anti-Platelet (P2Y12 inhibitor)
Safer than ticoldipine
Must be actived
ADR w/ PPI (CYP2c19)
Term
Prasurgrel
-Compared to Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine
Definition
Similar to ticodipine and clopidogrel but is more potent and faster acting
Also a prodrug
Metabolized by a different cyp, no adr!
Term
Glycoprotein 2B/3A inhibitors:
Drug Names
How are they given
Definition
Given IV
Abciximab
Epifibatide
Tirofiban
Term
Side effect of anti-platelets:
Definition
Bleeding
Term
Abciximab:
Drug type
How does it work
What type of inhibition is this
Definition
Monoclonal antibody (=mab)
Blocks binding of fibrinogen & Von willebrand factor to GP2b/3A complex which inhibits platelet activation
Non-competative inhibition
Term
Epifibatide
-Drug Type
-MOA
Definition
Cyclic hepatapeptide that is a competative inhibitor of glycoprotein 2B/3A
Term
Tirofiban
Definition
Small molecule that is a derivative of tyrosine that is a compatative inhibitor of glycoprotein 2B/3A
Term
Anagrelide
Indication
MOA
Definition
Used for thromboCYTHEMIA (an increased platelet count)
Produces a thrombocythemic effect by inhibiting development of megakaryocytes--the platelet precursor.
Term
Cilostazal
Indication
MOA
Definition
Intermittent claudication (leg cramps caused by poor muscle circulation)
Works by inhibiting platelet aggregation and vasodilation (also good for MI)
Term
What are drug eluding stants?
Definition
The stents are impregnated with drugs that are slowly released (anti-platelet)
Term
Sirolimus
-Use
-MOA
Definition
Used in drug eluding stents
Immunosupressant that blocks activation of B/T cells (inhibits growth of tissue)
Term
Paclitaxel
-Use
-MOA
Definition
Used in drug-eluding stents
An antineoplastic agent that inhibits blood vessel cell division
Term
How do stents work. LOL
Definition
Like a chinese finger trap
When you withdraw, they're short but big in diameter
Drugs are embedded in fabric
Term
What is fibrinolysis?
Definition
Antisthesis of coagulation system:
Restricts the clot propogation and it involved in thrombous dissolution
Term
What are the therapeutic goals of fibrinolysis?
Definition
Proteolysis/lysing of fored clots while avoiding degredation of circling coagulating factors (fibrinogenolysis) which gives rise to a lytic state and hemmorrhage
Term
What are plasinogen activators?
Definition
TPA.
Proteases which initiate fibronolysis
Released by endothelium and inhibited by PA1-1
Term
What does TPA bind to?
Definition
Fibrin. To form a complex between itself and Plasinogen. Than plasminogen is activated to plasmin
Term
What does plasmin do?
Definition
Degrade the fibrin clot OR fibrinogenolysis of circulating factors
Term
What inhibits plasin activity in the plasma?
Definition
Alpha 2 antitrypsin
Term
How is plasmin activated?
Definition
By binding of Plasinogen to TPA
Term
MOA of fibrinolytic drugs
Definition
Plasminogen activators
Term
What are the 1st generation fibrinolytic drugs?
Definition
Streptokinase/Urokinase
Term
Streptokinase/Urokinase
Definition
NOT fibrin specific
Cause appreciable systemic fibrogenolysis and bleeding
Streptokinase is NOT an enzyme
Urokinase is an enzyme
Term
2nd generation fibrinolytics:
Definition
Aletplase
Bind to fibrin; confers specificity of action to the clot; this specificity is NOT absolute
Decreases systeic fibronogenolysis;; bleeding is decreased but not eliminated
Term
3rd generation fibrinolytic
Definition
Reteplase; enecteplase
Structureal modifications increase fibrin specificity/kinetics
Modeled on alteplase
Term
Indications for fibrinolytic drugs:
Definition
-Pulmonary embolism, DVT, arterial thrombosis
-MI
Term
Why do you give fibrinolytic drugs after MI?
Definition
-Establish re-canalization
-Early therapy is essential to minimize damage to myocardial cells
-Anti-coagulants and antiplatelet drugs usually co-administered to prevent re-thrombosis and infarction
-Ischemic stroke
Term
Streptokinase
-Fact
-MOA
-Origin
-How is it given
Definition
-1st generation fibrinoglytic agent
-NOT an enzyme
-Forms a 1:1 complex with plasminogen, exposing the active site that activates additional plasminogen in plasmin
-Obtained from B hemolytic streptococci, therefore, it is antigenic
-IV or IC injection
Term
Urokinase
-MOA
-Origin
-Main use
Definition
Two chain urokinase-type plasminogen activator "tCU-PA"
-an endogenous enzyme which activates plasminogen directly
-Recombinant DNA from human cultured DNA cells--NOT antigenic
Main use is pulmonary embolism
Term
What is alteplase?
T1/2. How is this significant
Efficacy compared to kinases?
Definition
A single chain peptide that is converted to two chain dimer upon exposure to fibrin.
-5-8 minutes, you may need to give it many times to prevent re-thrombosis
-More effective than kinases
Term
Reteplase
-generation
-Origin
-MOA
-Onset/Potency/binding compared to alteplase
Definition
3rd generation fibrinolytic
Derivative of alteplase
Contains domain necessary for binding to fibrin and the protease domanin of TPA
More rapid onset, more potent than alteplase
More specific binging and action than alteplase
Term
Tenecteplase
-generation
-Derivative
-Specificity/T1/2 compared to alteplase
Definition
Alteplase deriviative
AA substitution
More specific, longer lasting than alteplase
Term
ADR of fibrinolytic drugs?
Definition
Bleeding
Break down clotting factors
Lytic state
Term
CI/Cautions of fibrinolytic drugs?
Definition
Similar to other anti-coagulants
If patient has risk for bleeding. Caution
Term
Anti-Fibrinlytic drugs:
-What are they used for
-Names
Definition
-Antidotes for fibrinolytics
-Aminocaptroic acid/ Tranexamic acid
Term
Anti-fibrinolytic drug actions
Definition
-Inhibit plasminogen activation/plasmin activation
-Lysine binding sites of plasminogen/plasmin binding sites are
blocked by anti-fibrinolytic drugs
-Activation is inhibited
Term
Indication of anti-fibrinolytic drugs?
Definition
Dental procedures in hemopheliacs
Term
What type of medications ar viagra, cialis, levitra. How do they work?
Definition
PDE inhibitors
Interfere with metabolism of cGMP
Term
How do PDE-5 inhibitors interact with organic nitrates?
Definition
Both increase amount of cGMP in the system. Extensive HOTN
Term
Yohimbine
-MOA
-ADR
Definition
Bocks pre junctional alpha 2 blockers
Results in an increase of NE release incnetral nor adrenergic nuclei
May increase penile blood flow
May increase BP/HR (opposite of clonadine, alpha 2 agonist)
-Less effective than other PDE's
Occurs in brain. CNS reactions
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