This document provides an overview of drugs used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF). It begins with definitions and classifications of CHF, then describes diagnostic methods. The main treatment strategies and drugs are discussed, including inotropic drugs like digoxin, dobutamine, and dopamine.
has been used safely and effectively to treat refractory ventricular amiodarone can be used safely in patients with CHF, making it the drug of
The two types of glycosides used to treat CHF are digoxin and digitoxin, the primary being digoxin (Lasix), one of the most commonly used drugs in the
Enalapril is approved in the US to treat CHF secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) in dogs. Benazepril is approved in several countries besides the US to treat CHF in dogs. The recommended dosage of enalapril and benazepril for treatment of CHF in dogs is 0.25 0.5 mg/kg, PO, every 12 24 hours.
These drugs are designed to help the heart function more efficiently. Vetmedin (pimobendan) is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) in
The document discusses drugs used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF). It first defines CHF as a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body's organs. It then discusses the causes of CHF including narrowed arteries, past heart attacks, and high blood pressure.
Enalapril is approved in the US to treat CHF secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) in dogs. Benazepril is approved in several countries besides the US to treat CHF in dogs. The recommended dosage of enalapril and benazepril for treatment of CHF in dogs is 0.25 0.5 mg/kg, PO, every 12 24 hours.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that affects the pumping of your heart muscles. There are several medications that can be used to treat CHF, including ACE inhibitors, beta
has been used safely and effectively to treat refractory ventricular amiodarone can be used safely in patients with CHF, making it the drug of
BTW. Standalone CHF taking down an otherwise healty person like that??? No afib, no obesity, no alcoholism, no bundle blockage or left side failure??