Beta Blockers: Mechanism and Clinical Uses

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What is the prognosis of heart failure patients?

Good, with 90% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis

Poor, with 50% mortality rate within 5 years of diagnosis (correct)

Good, with 80% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis

Neutral, with 50% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis

What is the primary goal of medication use in heart failure treatment?

Cure the disease

Eliminate symptoms

Improve ejection fraction

Slow disease progression and improve symptoms (correct)

What is the classification of heart failure based on ejection fraction?

HFrEF and HFpEF (correct)

Acute and chronic heart failure

Left-sided and right-sided heart failure

Systolic and diastolic dysfunction

What is the purpose of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)?

To slow disease progression and prolong life Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is not part of GDMT for HFrEF?

Statins Signup and view all the answers

Why should NSAIDs be avoided in heart failure patients?

They exacerbate heart failure symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of dyslipidemia management?

Prevent cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of beta blockers in heart failure treatment?

They prolong life and reduce hospitalizations Signup and view all the answers

What is a contra-indication to dental treatment in heart failure patients?

Symptomatic or decompensated heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended chair position for dental treatment in heart failure patients?

Semi-reclined position Signup and view all the answers

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What is the prognosis of heart failure patients?

What is the primary goal of medication use in heart failure treatment?

What is the classification of heart failure based on ejection fraction?

What is the purpose of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)?

Which medication is not part of GDMT for HFrEF?

Why should NSAIDs be avoided in heart failure patients?

What is the primary goal of dyslipidemia management?

What is the benefit of beta blockers in heart failure treatment?

What is a contra-indication to dental treatment in heart failure patients?

What is the recommended chair position for dental treatment in heart failure patients?

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