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What is the main issue in heart failure (HF)?
What is the main issue in heart failure (HF)?
Which systems are chronically activated in the progression of HF?
Which systems are chronically activated in the progression of HF?
What is associated with the chronic activation of sympathetic nervous system and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system?
What is associated with the chronic activation of sympathetic nervous system and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system?
What is the consequence of chronic activation if left untreated?
What is the consequence of chronic activation if left untreated?
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What is the primary effect of increased sympathetic activity in heart failure?
What is the primary effect of increased sympathetic activity in heart failure?
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How does the activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system contribute to heart failure?
How does the activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system contribute to heart failure?
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What is the consequence of myocardial hypertrophy in heart failure?
What is the consequence of myocardial hypertrophy in heart failure?
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How does vasoconstriction contribute to the progression of heart failure?
How does vasoconstriction contribute to the progression of heart failure?
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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in decreased heart rate and weaker muscle contractions.
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in decreased heart rate and weaker muscle contractions.
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Activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system leads to increased peripheral resistance and retention of water.
Activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system leads to increased peripheral resistance and retention of water.
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Myocardial hypertrophy may result in weaker contractions and diminished ability to eject blood.
Myocardial hypertrophy may result in weaker contractions and diminished ability to eject blood.
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Vasoconstriction enhances venous return and decreases cardiac preload.
Vasoconstriction enhances venous return and decreases cardiac preload.
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What is the primary benefit of vaso- and veno-dilators in the pharmacologic intervention for heart failure?
What is the primary benefit of vaso- and veno-dilators in the pharmacologic intervention for heart failure?
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What effect does the use of diuretics have on heart failure?
What effect does the use of diuretics have on heart failure?
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Which pharmacologic intervention is associated with improved cardiac contractility in heart failure?
Which pharmacologic intervention is associated with improved cardiac contractility in heart failure?
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What is the role of beta blockers in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the role of beta blockers in the treatment of heart failure?
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What is the primary benefit of ACE inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the primary benefit of ACE inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure?
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Which patients benefit the most from the use of ACE inhibitors in heart failure?
Which patients benefit the most from the use of ACE inhibitors in heart failure?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated?
What is the consequence of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated?
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What is the role of beta blockers in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the role of beta blockers in the treatment of heart failure?
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What is the main reason for using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart failure (HF)?
What is the main reason for using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart failure (HF)?
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Which statement best describes the dosing frequency of ARBs used in heart failure treatment?
Which statement best describes the dosing frequency of ARBs used in heart failure treatment?
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What is the primary similarity in the actions on preload and afterload between ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure?
What is the primary similarity in the actions on preload and afterload between ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure?
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Which characteristic sets losartan apart as the prototype of the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) class?
Which characteristic sets losartan apart as the prototype of the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) class?
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What is the primary indication for aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
What is the primary indication for aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
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What is the primary effect of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in heart failure?
What is the primary effect of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in heart failure?
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What characteristic sets losartan apart as the prototype of the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) class?
What characteristic sets losartan apart as the prototype of the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) class?
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Which peptide is secreted from the cardiac atria?
Which peptide is secreted from the cardiac atria?
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What is the primary function of natriuretic peptides?
What is the primary function of natriuretic peptides?
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Which hormone/paracrine factor signals to decrease blood pressure and cardiac hypertrophy?
Which hormone/paracrine factor signals to decrease blood pressure and cardiac hypertrophy?
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What is the example given in the text of a sacubitril drug class?
What is the example given in the text of a sacubitril drug class?
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What is the primary purpose of using Sacubitril/Valsartan in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
What is the primary purpose of using Sacubitril/Valsartan in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
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What is the role of natriuretic peptides in the context of chronic heart failure?
What is the role of natriuretic peptides in the context of chronic heart failure?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system in heart failure if left untreated?
What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system in heart failure if left untreated?
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What is the primary effect of chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in heart failure?
What is the primary effect of chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in heart failure?
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What is the primary benefit of β-blockers in heart failure?
What is the primary benefit of β-blockers in heart failure?
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Which drugs have shown benefit in heart failure as mentioned in the text?
Which drugs have shown benefit in heart failure as mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of β-blockers in preventing changes in heart failure patients?
What is the role of β-blockers in preventing changes in heart failure patients?
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Why is it recommended to use β-blockers for all patients with chronic, stable HF?
Why is it recommended to use β-blockers for all patients with chronic, stable HF?
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β-Blockers are recommended for all patients with chronic, stable HF.
β-Blockers are recommended for all patients with chronic, stable HF.
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β-Blockers have positive inotropic activity in HF.
β-Blockers have positive inotropic activity in HF.
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Three β-blockers that have shown benefit in HF are bisoprolol, carvedilol, and long-acting metoprolol.
Three β-blockers that have shown benefit in HF are bisoprolol, carvedilol, and long-acting metoprolol.
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The benefit of β-blockers in HF is attributed to their ability to promote chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
The benefit of β-blockers in HF is attributed to their ability to promote chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
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What is the primary purpose of using loop diuretics in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the primary purpose of using loop diuretics in the treatment of heart failure?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system in heart failure if left untreated?
What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system in heart failure if left untreated?
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Which drugs have shown benefit in heart failure as mentioned in the text?
Which drugs have shown benefit in heart failure as mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of β-blockers in preventing changes in heart failure patients?
What is the role of β-blockers in preventing changes in heart failure patients?
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Loop diuretics are the most commonly used diuretics in HF.
Loop diuretics are the most commonly used diuretics in HF.
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Diuretics have been shown to improve survival in HF.
Diuretics have been shown to improve survival in HF.
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The primary purpose of using loop diuretics in the treatment of heart failure is to decrease plasma volume and subsequently decrease venous return to the heart.
The primary purpose of using loop diuretics in the treatment of heart failure is to decrease plasma volume and subsequently decrease venous return to the heart.
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The benefit of β-blockers in HF is attributed to their ability to promote chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
The benefit of β-blockers in HF is attributed to their ability to promote chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
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Which drug combination may be used if the patient is intolerant of ACE inhibitors or β-blockers and requires additional vasodilator response?
Which drug combination may be used if the patient is intolerant of ACE inhibitors or β-blockers and requires additional vasodilator response?
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What is the primary purpose of using vaso- and veno-dilators in the pharmacologic intervention for heart failure?
What is the primary purpose of using vaso- and veno-dilators in the pharmacologic intervention for heart failure?
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Which peptide is secreted from the cardiac atria?
Which peptide is secreted from the cardiac atria?
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What effect does the use of diuretics have on heart failure?
What effect does the use of diuretics have on heart failure?
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What is the primary concern associated with the use of positive inotropic agents in heart failure?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of positive inotropic agents in heart failure?
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Which drug class, except for digoxin, is mainly used for a short period in the inpatient setting for heart failure treatment?
Which drug class, except for digoxin, is mainly used for a short period in the inpatient setting for heart failure treatment?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated in heart failure?
What is the consequence of chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated in heart failure?
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What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
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What is the primary concern associated with the use of positive inotropic agents in heart failure?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of positive inotropic agents in heart failure?
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What is the primary function of natriuretic peptides in the context of chronic heart failure?
What is the primary function of natriuretic peptides in the context of chronic heart failure?
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What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
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What is the primary similarity in the actions on preload and afterload between ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure?
What is the primary similarity in the actions on preload and afterload between ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure?
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What is the primary benefit of using digitalis glycosides in heart failure?
What is the primary benefit of using digitalis glycosides in heart failure?
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Which drug class, except for digoxin, is mainly used for a short period in the inpatient setting for heart failure treatment?
Which drug class, except for digoxin, is mainly used for a short period in the inpatient setting for heart failure treatment?
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What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
What is the primary indication for using aldosterone antagonists in heart failure?
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What is the main reason for using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart failure (HF)?
What is the main reason for using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart failure (HF)?
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Digoxin is the most widely used agent in heart failure.
Digoxin is the most widely used agent in heart failure.
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Digitalis glycosides have a high therapeutic index.
Digitalis glycosides have a high therapeutic index.
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Loop diuretics are not commonly used in heart failure.
Loop diuretics are not commonly used in heart failure.
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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in decreased heart rate and weaker muscle contractions.
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in decreased heart rate and weaker muscle contractions.
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What is the mechanism of action of inotropic drugs in increasing muscle contractility?
What is the mechanism of action of inotropic drugs in increasing muscle contractility?
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What is the primary effect of digoxin on cardiac contraction?
What is the primary effect of digoxin on cardiac contraction?
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What is the primary purpose of using digoxin therapy in patients with severe HF?
What is the primary purpose of using digoxin therapy in patients with severe HF?
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What is the role of digoxin in slowing conduction velocity through the AV node?
What is the role of digoxin in slowing conduction velocity through the AV node?
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What is the reason for targeting a lower serum drug concentration of digoxin in HFrEF?
What is the reason for targeting a lower serum drug concentration of digoxin in HFrEF?
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What is the effect of digoxin therapy on myocardial oxygen demand?
What is the effect of digoxin therapy on myocardial oxygen demand?
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Inotropic drugs work by inhibiting the Na+/K+-adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) enzyme, which increases the intracellular Na+ concentration and decreases the ability of the Na+/Ca2+-exchanger to move calcium out of the cell.
Inotropic drugs work by inhibiting the Na+/K+-adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) enzyme, which increases the intracellular Na+ concentration and decreases the ability of the Na+/Ca2+-exchanger to move calcium out of the cell.
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Digoxin enhances vagal tone, leading to an increase in both heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand.
Digoxin enhances vagal tone, leading to an increase in both heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand.
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Low-dose digoxin inhibits sympathetic activation with minimal effects on contractility.
Low-dose digoxin inhibits sympathetic activation with minimal effects on contractility.
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Digoxin therapy is recommended before the initiation of ACE inhibitor, β-blocker, and diuretic therapy for patients with severe heart failure.
Digoxin therapy is recommended before the initiation of ACE inhibitor, β-blocker, and diuretic therapy for patients with severe heart failure.
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Digoxin slows conduction velocity through the AV node, making it useful for atrial fibrillation and flutter.
Digoxin slows conduction velocity through the AV node, making it useful for atrial fibrillation and flutter.
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The primary effect of chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is to decrease peripheral resistance and promote diuresis.
The primary effect of chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is to decrease peripheral resistance and promote diuresis.
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Why is a loading dose used for digoxin in acute situations?
Why is a loading dose used for digoxin in acute situations?
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What is the primary reason for digoxin toxicity being a common adverse drug reaction leading to hospitalization?
What is the primary reason for digoxin toxicity being a common adverse drug reaction leading to hospitalization?
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What are the initial indicators of digoxin toxicity?
What are the initial indicators of digoxin toxicity?
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What is the reason for the large volume of distribution of digoxin?
What is the reason for the large volume of distribution of digoxin?
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How can toxicity of digoxin often be managed?
How can toxicity of digoxin often be managed?
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What may be required for severe digoxin toxicity resulting in ventricular tachycardia?
What may be required for severe digoxin toxicity resulting in ventricular tachycardia?
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What should be done if indicated for patients receiving thiazide or loop diuretics?
What should be done if indicated for patients receiving thiazide or loop diuretics?
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What is a potential risk factor for hypokalemia in patients receiving digoxin?
What is a potential risk factor for hypokalemia in patients receiving digoxin?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of β-adrenergic agonists like dobutamine and dopamine in the treatment of acute heart failure?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β-adrenergic agonists like dobutamine and dopamine in the treatment of acute heart failure?
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What is the primary similarity in the actions on preload and afterload between ACE inhibitors and ARBs in heart failure?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated in heart failure?
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What is the primary concern associated with the use of positive inotropic agents in heart failure?
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What is the primary concern associated with long-term milrinone therapy?
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What is the consequence of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated in heart failure?
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What is the primary function of natriuretic peptides in heart failure?
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What is the primary benefit of using digitalis glycosides in heart failure?
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What is the primary purpose of using anti-arrhythmic drugs?
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Which type of myocardial tissues has the ability to initiate action potential?
Which type of myocardial tissues has the ability to initiate action potential?
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What is the primary role of natriuretic peptides in heart failure?
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How do vasoconstrictors contribute to the progression of heart failure?
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What is the primary characteristic that sets pacemaker cells apart from other myocardial cells?
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What may arise if cardiac sites other than the sinoatrial (SA) node show enhanced automaticity?
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Which types of dysfunction can cause an abnormality in cardiac rhythm?
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What causes the fastest depolarization in the sinoatrial (SA) node?
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How do antiarrhythmic agents prevent reentry?
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What is the phenomenon that occurs if a unidirectional block caused by myocardial injury results in an abnormal conduction pathway resulting in reexcitation of the ventricular muscle?
What is the phenomenon that occurs if a unidirectional block caused by myocardial injury results in an abnormal conduction pathway resulting in reexcitation of the ventricular muscle?
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What is the most common cause of arrhythmias?
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What is the primary purpose of using inotropic drugs in heart failure?
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Why has the use of sodium channel blockers declined?
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What property of sodium channel blockers causes a greater degree of blockade in frequently depolarizing tissues?
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What is the primary consequence of chronic activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system if left untreated in heart failure?
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What is the mechanism of action of inotropic drugs in increasing muscle contractility?
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Which action of Class IA antiarrhythmic drugs leads to a decrease in conduction velocity?
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What is the primary reason for using Class IA antiarrhythmic drugs?
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Which factor contributes to the prolongation of the action potential duration by Class IA antiarrhythmic drugs?
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What effect do Class IA antiarrhythmic drugs have on refractoriness?
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Which antiarrhythmic drug has the most anticholinergic adverse effects?
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What is the primary adverse effect of large doses of quinidine?
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Which antiarrhythmic drug is less cardiotoxic than quinidine?
Which antiarrhythmic drug is less cardiotoxic than quinidine?
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Which antiarrhythmic drug is used as an alternative to procainamide or quinidine in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias?
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What is the primary therapeutic use of lidocaine in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias?
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What is the primary concern associated with the use of Mexiletine?
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What is the mechanism of action of lidocaine and mexiletine in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias?
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Which drug is considered the first-line treatment for ventricular arrhythmias due to acute myocardial infarction?
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What is the primary therapeutic use of Flecainide?
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Why is the use of propafenone restricted mostly to atrial arrhythmias?
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What is the main concern associated with using propafenone in patients with asthma?
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What is the reason for the restricted use of propafenone in treating ventricular arrhythmias?
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Class II antiarrhythmic drugs are β-adrenergic agonists.
Class II antiarrhythmic drugs are β-adrenergic agonists.
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Metoprolol is the most widely used β-blocker in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Metoprolol is the most widely used β-blocker in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
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Esmolol is a long-acting β-blocker used for intravenous administration in acute arrhythmias.
Esmolol is a long-acting β-blocker used for intravenous administration in acute arrhythmias.
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Class II antiarrhythmic drugs are useful in treating bradycardia caused by increased sympathetic activity due to exercise or emotion.
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Class III antiarrhythmic drugs like amiodarone and sotalol?
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What is the main risk associated with the use of Class III antiarrhythmic drugs like amiodarone and sotalol?
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What is the primary use of Class III antiarrhythmic drugs like amiodarone and sotalol?
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How do Class III antiarrhythmic drugs like amiodarone and sotalol affect the refractoriness of cardiac cells?
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What is the main action of Amiodarone as a Class III antiarrhythmic drug?
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What is the extra action of Amiodarone as a Class III antiarrhythmic drug, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the significant side effect of Amiodarone related to its structural similarity to thyroxine?
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What is the primary benefit of using Amiodarone as a Class III antiarrhythmic drug?
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What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of arrhythmias?
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In which type of arrhythmias are calcium channel blockers more effective?
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Which class of drugs decrease inward Ca2+ currents resulting in a decrease of phase 4 spontaneous depolarization?
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What is the primary characteristic that sets calcium channel blockers apart from other antiarrhythmic drugs?
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