15 terms · Define Cardiac Failure, Compensatory mechanisms are usually the targets of drugs since they increase preload and afterload, which can lead to hypertrophy and decreased cardiac output due to decreased lumen Nclex, Cardio, Critical Care, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Mnemonics, Med Surg Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac Nursing, Nursing Education
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BOD - Quiz 1 - Drugs for Heart Failure Flashcards

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Define Cardiac Failure, Compensatory mechanisms are usually the targets of drugs since they increase preload and afterload, which can lead to hypertrophy and decreased cardiac output due to decreased lumen space (backward failure), CHF is a result of decreased cardiac performance for the following causes: 1. Increased Preload 2. Increased Afterload 3. Decreased Contractility 4. Increased Heart Rate Describe what types of drugs…

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