Heart Failure Treatment

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What is the primary function of ARNI in treating heart failure?

To remove excess water from the body
To increase the heart's workload
To lower blood pressure
To reduce a substance that increases heart burden and increase a protective substance that helps the heart relax (correct)

What is the main purpose of using diuretics in heart failure treatment?

To reduce the heart's workload
To remove excess water from the body (correct)
To produce more BNP
To increase blood pressure

What is BNP and what does it do?

A natural substance produced by the heart to increase blood pressure
A medication that decreases the heart's workload
A natural substance produced by the heart to lower blood pressure and remove excess water (correct)
A medication that increases blood pressure

How does ARNI help the heart function better?

<p>By decreasing a substance that increases heart burden and increasing a protective substance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using diuretics and ARNI together in heart failure treatment?

<p>To reduce blood pressure and excess water in the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Treatment for Heart Failure

Three key medications are used to treat heart failure: ARNI, diuretics, and BNP.

ARNI

A special medication that helps the heart function better and reduces its workload.
Reduces a substance that increases the heart's burden and increases a protective substance that helps the heart relax and remove excess fluid.

Diuretics

Medications that help the body remove excess fluid.
Used to reduce the accumulation of excess fluid in the body when the heart is not pumping effectively.

BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide)

A natural substance produced by the heart in response to pressure.
Helps the body lower blood pressure and remove excess fluid, protecting the heart from excessive pressure.

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Learn about the three important medications used to treat heart failure, including ARNI, diuretics, and BNP, and how they work to improve heart function and reduce workload.