Heart Failure

2. directly generates cyclic guanosine monophosphate and restores the sensitivity of soluble guanylate cyclase to endogenous nitric oxide
3. imbalance of estrogen and androgen in the male breast tissue
5. agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions
6. Subset III: __________ AKA Cold and Dry
10. collection of fluid inside the abdomen
11. a serious but rare adverse effect of loops diuretics
12. released from ventricle in response to increased volume in heart
13. term for enlarged heart
16. Beta blocker salt component shown to improve survival in patients with HF
17. the only heart failure medicine specifically indicated for self-identified African American patients
18. NYHA Functional Class: Mild symptoms (dyspnea, fatigue, or chest pain) with ordinary daily activities
19. Approved for use in stable, symptomatic chronic HF on maximally tolerated doses of beta-blocker therapy unless contraindicated
21. term for breathlessness or shortness of breath
23. Levels of digitalis that are 2.2 ng/ml
24. shortness of breath when lying flat

1. has a boxed warning for cyanide toxicity
4. Agent with increased risk for genital mycotic infections
7. an example of an ACE inhibitor
8. Considered in patients with volume overload in the absence of symptomatic hypotension to help relieve congestion and dyspnea as an adjunct to IV diuretics
9. ultrasound of the heart
14. this chamber of the heart this pumps blood to the lungs
15. defined as a baseline EF of 40% or less with a 10-point or greater increase from baseline and a repeat EF measurement greater than 40% (abbreviation)
16. cardiac output consists of heart rate x ____ volume
20. allergic reaction involving edema of the face and airways when taking captopril
22. NNT to prevent all- cause mortality over time for MRA therapy