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- 3. Rapid and irregular heart contractions.
- 6. Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) used for stroke prevention in AF.
- 7. Parenteral anticoagulant often used in acute settings.
- 10. Beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity used in heart failure.
- 15. Medication used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias.
- 16. Potassium-sparing diuretic with anti-aldosterone properties.
- 17. Device implanted to regulate the heartbeat.
- 18. Loop diuretic used in fluid overload and CHF.
- 22. cardiac flatline; absence of electrical activity in the heart.
- 23. Drugs that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
- 25. Long-acting ACE inhibitor, converted in the liver into its active metabolite
- 29. Drugs that increase urine output, used in hypertension and heart failure.
- 30. Condition involving plaque build-up in the arteries.
- 32. Swelling caused by fluid retention, often in CHF patients.
- 36. Abnormally fast heart rate.
- 37. Statin drug used to reduce LDL cholesterol.
- 39. Beta-blocker that reduces cardiac workload and controls BP.
- 40. Abnormally slow heart rate.
- 43. Class of drugs used to lower cholesterol.
- 46. Reversible P2Y12 receptor inhibitor for acute coronary syndrome.
- 47. Oral anticoagulant that requires INR monitoring.
- 48. Drug commonly used to treat angina.
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- 1. ACE inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
- 2. Calcium channel blocker used in angina and atrial fibrillation.
- 4. Direct vasodilator used in severe hypertension.
- 5. Volume of blood the heart pumps per minute.
- 8. Antiarrhythmic drug used for ventricular and atrial arrhythmias.
- 9. IV vasodilator used in hypertensive emergencies.
- 11. Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
- 12. Chronic condition with consistently elevated blood pressure.
- 13. Antiplatelet agent used to prevent stroke and MI.
- 14. Type of infarction that indicates a heart attack.
- 19. Refers to the lower chambers of the heart.
- 20. Beta-agonist used for short-term treatment of cardiac decompensation.
- 21. Aldosterone antagonist used in CHF and post-MI care.
- 24. Bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen in the blood.
- 26. Irregular heartbeat that may require medication or defibrillation.
- 27. Calcium channel blocker for HTN, angina, and arrhythmias.
- 28. Drug class that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys.
- 31. Volume amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle in one contraction.
- 33. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
- 34. Direct thrombin inhibitor used for stroke prevention in AF.
- 35. Disease of the heart muscle affecting its function.
- 38. Blood clot that forms in a vessel and may obstruct it.
- 41. Potent statins are used for hyperlipidemia management.
- 42. Reduced blood flow to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen.
- 44. Nitrate is used for the prevention of angina attacks.
- 45. Inotropic agent used in shock to increase cardiac output.