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Pharmacological management

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Drug
Action
Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents   Reduce peripheral vascular tone by blocking alpha-1-adrenergic receptors. This causes dilation of arterioles and veins and decreases BP. Indications: HTN, benign prostatic hyperplasia  
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Agents   Decrease BP and afterload by suppressing the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Indications: HTN, CHF  
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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents   Blocks angiotensin II receptors which limit vasoconstriction and stimulation of vascular tissue. Indications: HTN, CHF  
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Sodium channel blockers   Antiarrhythmic agent that control cardiac excitation and conduction. Example: Lidocaine  
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Beta blockers   Antiarrhythmic agent inhibits sympathetic activity by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. Example: Atenolol  
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Prolong repolarization   Antiarrhythmic agent by inhibiting both potassium and sodium channels and are often considered the most effective anti arrhythmic agent. Example: Cordarone (amiodarone)  
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Calcium channel blockers   Antiarrhythmic agent depress depolarization and slow conduction through the AV node. Example: Cardizem (diltiazem)  
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Anticoagulant agents   Inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. Indication: Post PTCA and CABG surgery, prevention of venous thromboembolism and cardioembolic events in pts w/ a-fib and prosthetic heart valves.  
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Antihyperlipidemia agents   Statins - inhibit enzyme action in cholesterol synthesis, break down LDLs, decrease triglyceride levels and increase HDL levels. Indications: hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, prevent coronary events  
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Antithrombotic (Antiplatelet) agents   Inhibit platelet aggregation and clot formation. Indications: post-MI, a-fib, prevent arterial thrombus formation  
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Beta Blocker agents (Beta-Adrenergic Blocking agents)   Decrease the myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR and contractility by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. Indications: HTN, angina, arrhythmias, HF, migraines, essential tremor  
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Calcium channel blocker agents   Blocks entry of calcium into vascular smooth mm cells resulting in diminished myocardial contraction, vasodilation, and decreased oxygen demand of the heart. Indications: HTN, angina, arrhythmias, CHF  
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Diuretic agents   Increases the excretion of sodium and urine. Causes a reduction in plasma volume which decreases BP. Indications: HTN, edema assoc. w/ HF, pulmonary edema, glaucoma  
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Nitrate agents   Decrease ischemia through smooth mm relaxation and dilation of peripheral vessels. Indications: angina pectoris  
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Positive Inotropic Agents   Increase the force and velocity of myocardial contraction, slow the HR, decrease conduction velocity through the AV node, and decrease the degree of activation of the SNS. Indications: HF, A-fib  
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Thrombolytic Agents   Facilitate clot dissolution through conversion of plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin breaks down clots and allows occluded vessels to reopen to maintain blood flow. Indications: acute MI, PE, ischemic stroke, arterial and venous thrombosis  
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