An overview of Cardiac Failure

1. Cardiac Failure

2. WELCOME TO MY PRESENTION
ON
CARDIAC FAILURE

3. What is Cardiac failure/Heart failure?
 A disorder in which the heart loses its ability
to pump blood efficiently throughout the
body.
 Heart failure occurs when CO is inadequate
to provide the oxygen needed by the body.

4. Causes of Cardiac failure/Heart failure

5. Symptoms of Cardiac failure/HF

6. Types of Cardiac Failure/HF
 Diastolic dysfunction or diastolic heart
failure
 Systolic dysfunction or systolic heart failure

7. Treatment in Cardiac failure/HF
 In emergency case

8. Drug used in Cardiac failure/HF
Ace Inhibitors Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril,
Perindopril, Ramipril.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
(ARB)
Losartan, Irbesartan, Candesartan
Diuretics Thiazide=Hydrochlorothiazide,
High ceiling = Furosemide
Amiloride, etc
Vasodilators Hydralazine, Sodium Nitroprusside.
Inotropic Agents Digitoxin, Digoxin.